A practical guide for instructors on the research-backed principles behind student motivation, with strategies for course design, class facilitation, feedback, and communication that help students stay engaged and persist through challenges.
An explanation of course alignment, how to achieve it using a course alignment grid template, and sample grid of a well-aligned course.
A faculty showcase presentation by Victor Fazio. An example of how to design an elevator pitch assignment in courses.
A faculty showcase presentation by Wanda Cumberlander. A video resource with examples of how to integrate social identities into course activities.
A faculty showcase presentation by Rob Parke. An example of how to integrate ethical and social justice topics into discussions.
A faculty showcase presentation by Mellissa Withers. A video example of how to integrate a global approach to teaching ethics.
A stepwise procedure for creating a grading rubric.
A concise how-to process for developing specific and measurable course learning objectives. Intended as an introduction for new instructors or a reminder for experienced instructors. Keywords: Learning objectives, course design, assessment, bloom’s taxonomy, goals.
An overview of fundamental aspects of the leading learning theories. University instructors use these theories to inform the decisions they make about their teaching/instruction with the goal of making it more effective.
This guide serves as an explanation of using in-class work to evaluate student participation, and why in-class work is preferred over less-structured forms of participation. Suggestions for facilitating in-class work, and samples, are provided.
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