Hear from USC faculty about how they design and apply innovative teaching strategies. Click below to watch the 2-minute videos, read the interviews and get more tips about applying these ideas in your courses!
Victor Fazio, Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice at USC’s Bovard College, uses elevator pitch assignments to help students effectively crystalize and communicate their thoughts about big ideas.
Daryl Davies, Professor of Clinical Pharmacy at USC’s Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, discusses motivating students with relevancy and passion.
Kendra Walther, Associate Professor of Technology Practice in USC’s Viterbi School of Engineering, discusses “POGIL”, a group instructional strategy grounded in research about how students learn.
Matthew Manos, Associate Professor of Practice, Design Strategy at USC’s Iovine and Young Academy challenges students to consider ethical implications.
Min-Kyoung Rhee, Instructional Assistant Professor at USC’s Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, discusses ways to make students feel comfortable expressing their voices and to provide opportunities to apply the knowledge they learned in class to real-life situations.
Artineh Samkian, Associate Professor of Clinical Education in USC’s Rossier School of Education engages students in course content by soliciting feedback and checking in on discussion agreements.
Pragna Patel, Professor of Biochemistry & Molecular Medicine at USC’s Keck School of Medicine, uses sketching activities to help students develop critical thinking skills in her courses and beyond.
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