GEOG 140: Human Geography—A Peer Review of Teaching Project Benchmark Portfolio

This benchmark portfolio will systematically evaluate my course in relation to ACE and Advanced Placement Human Geography standards and objectives. It will enable me to evaluate ways of increasing student engagement in large lecture classes, student retention, and organization that supports student mental health. As a result of writing this portfolio, I will be able to evaluate the internal consistency and coherence of my course. This portfolio provides a conceptual structure and physical place to put observations and notes about course improvement from semester to semester, which will enable me to become even more secure about the intellectual and pedagogical underpinnings of my course. Ultimately, I want to become better at communicating and motivating my students about what I expect and what they should expect out of the course and themselves