Center for Excellence in TeachingStudent surveys research
A selection of literature resources discussing the use of student surveys for the evaluation of teaching quality.
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General teaching and learning resources
A selection of literature providing overviews of recommended teaching practices.
Academic discussion protocols
A list of specific protocols for leading onground and online academic discussions.
Discussion rubrics
Discussion rubrics samples for onground and online instruction.
Deciding between synchronous & asynchronous modes of teaching
Considerations to inform your decision on when, why, and how course materials and activities should be accomplished asynchronously or synchronously.
Accessing Independent Review Resources for Online Teaching in Blackboard
A step-by-step guide to access the Independent Review Resources for Online Teaching in Blackboard.
Mentored Teaching Fellows teaching development plan template
This resource assists faculty mentors in structuring the guidance provided to their assigned Mentored Teaching Fellows with the aim of developing their teaching excellence.
Diversity and inclusion syllabus checklist
A syllabus checklist that can be utilized as a tool for course review using the lens of diversity and inclusion.
Facilitating a norming session for peer review
A description of a norming session, and a recommended facilitation process for holding a norming session that prepares faculty to peer review their colleagues’ syllabi, teaching, and other instructional practices.
School based plan for excellence in teaching template
A template for USC schools to develop a plan for the excellence in teaching initiative.