Center for Excellence in TeachingDesigning reflection assessments
A description of a five-step model that instructors can use in designing in-class reflective assignments.
Resources: Faculty
Course policies
A video describing considerations when creating course policies.
The first day of class
This resource provides strategies and considerations for designing an effective and inclusive “first day” experience for students in a course. It includes strategies appropriate for both on-ground and online/hybrid courses.
Keywords: first day, inclusive teaching, community agreements, syllabus, belonging.
An overview of Bloom’s Taxonomy
A video describing Bloom’s Taxonomy and how it can be applied to learning objectives and course design.
Creating and facilitating communities of practice
A video by Tatiana Yevguenievna Akishina describing how to create and facilitate communities of practice in schools.
An expert interview on learning theories and active learning
An interview with Kim Hirabayashi on learning theories and how they align with active learning.
An overview of active learning
A video overview to the foundations of active learning.
Supporting military and veteran students
A video resource describing how faculty can support military and veteran students in their courses.
Teaching and grading creativity
A video workshop on frameworks to consider when teaching and grading creativity.
Muddy Points
A video resource by Jean-Michel Maarek on the muddy points technique to monitor learning and how you can integrate it into your course.