Center for Excellence in TeachingInstructional scaffolding
A description of instructional scaffolding – the process of breaking an assignment into smaller steps – and options for scaffolding assignments and learning experiences.
Resources: Course design
Student engagement and high impact practices
An introduction to student engagement and the High Impact Practices (HIPs) that can be implemented in individual courses.
Building a community of contribution: Best practices shared from a class of ethics in hospitality and tourism
Diana Beltran discusses how to integrate ethical discussions in her classroom at Bovard College during the September 2021 Faculty Showcase.
Creating a JEDI Environment
Andrae Alexander from the Thorton School of Music discusses justice, equity, diversity and inclusion during the September 2021 Faculty Showcase.
Curricular Integration of DEI at the School of Pharmacy
Melissa Durham & Edith Mirzaian discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion in course design during the September 2021 Faculty Showcase.
Beyond cultural competence: Decolonizing occupational therapy
Tessa Milman & Janet Gunter discuss inclusive practices in occupational therapy during the September 2021 Faculty Showcase.
Preparing reflective practitioners: Considering intersectionality, identity, and bias in occupational therapy
Jennifer Jones and Allison Chu discuss student reflection exercises at the September 2021 Faculty Showcase.
Writing about race and ethnicity with dignity and precision
September 2021 Faculty Showcase presentation by Dana Chinn. Discusses the design of a Blackboard course for students to learn about writing about race and ethnicity.
Resources 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.
Trauma-informed teaching
A compilation of teaching techniques and strategies that can minimize unproductive stress in students and support students who are dealing with trauma.