Center for Excellence in TeachingTime zone options
Local times corresponding to various time frames in Pacific time, useful for planning course components for students in other time zones.
Resources: Arts
Test question design
A comparison chart of test question types that outlines the purpose of each question type, or why you would elect to use that type of question on a test. The chart also includes tips for writing each type of question. The set of reflection prompts can be used as a final check of each question you have designed.
Teaching statement evaluation guide
A teaching statement is a written reflection by a faculty member on their teaching experience. This document is a guide for reviewing a faculty peer’s teaching statement. The guide can be adjusted to accommodate school-specific requirements. Faculty preparing their teaching statements for review should have access to the associated template prior to their statement submission.
Student-led discussions for onground and synchronous online classes
A stepwise procedure for implementing student-led discussions, from syllabus design through classroom facilitation. Also included are tips on promoting a positive classroom environment for student-led discussions.
Peer feedback form for group presentations
A sample form for use by students when they are observing other students’ class presentations, focusing on constructive suggestions for improvement.
Icebreakers
An outline of the process for facilitating an icebreaker activity in class, and several icebreaker formats that can be used in onground and online courses.
Collaborating with a librarian
A guide on how to request a USC librarian visit for your class, co-plan the active learning assignment students will work through with the librarian, and sample tasks.
Active learning: students learn through teaching
A description of how almost any class activity typically led by an instructor can be led by students as an active learning experience, sample activities, and how to structure such an activity.
Teaching statement template – year 3
Use this template to guide the content of your Teaching Statement.
Teaching statement template – year 2
Use this template to guide the content of your Teaching Statement.