Center for Excellence in TeachingResources for equity, diversity, and inclusion at the USC Libraries
Elizabeth Galoozis and Karen Howell discuss DEI resources available at the USC Libraries during the September 2021 Faculty Showcase.
Resources: Videos
Planning for an uncertain semester
A discussion of faculty considerations for planning for Fall 2021, a semester for which there are a lot of unknowns. Includes strategies for being proactive to deal with possible complications and valuable resources for faculty.
Trauma-informed teaching
Teaching and course design practices that can help mitigate the negative impact stress and trauma can have on students’ learning.
Limited use of lecture research
A selection of literature resources discussing the impacts of limiting the amount of instructor lecture time on student learning.
Foundations of CET pedagogy
The following set of videos provide an overview of the theories, models, techniques, and strategies promoted by the USC Center for Excellence in Teaching.
Challenging discussions modules 1-8
Challenging Discussions is a resource for USC faculty who would like help in managing potentially difficult dialogues in their classes. This series focuses on handling discussions that involve emotionally charged, controversial, or sometimes deeply personal topics. Modules cover all aspects of incorporating discussions in courses, including course design and discussion facilitation.
Challenging Discussions Transcript
The why behind best teaching practices
The four foundational human learning theories: behaviorism, cognitivism, constructivism, and andragogy.
Reaching all students
Inclusive teaching through Universal Design for Learning (UDL), setting the course environment, classroom norms, accommodations, and authentic assessment.
Promoting student growth
Developing student skill levels through scaffolding, a growth mindset, a positive class environment, aligned assessments, effective assignment descriptions, and transparent grading.
Instructor presence
Principles for fostering instructor presence in online courses.