Center for Excellence in TeachingTrauma-informed teaching
Teaching and course design practices that can help mitigate the negative impact stress and trauma can have on students’ learning.
Resources: Course Design
Formative assessment research
A selection of literature resources discussing the impacts of formative assessment on student learning.
Student reflection research
A selection of literature resources discussing the impacts of facilitated student reflection on student 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.
Problem solving research
A selection of literature resources discussing the impacts of problem solving on student learning.
Groupwork research
A selection of literature resources discussing the impacts of groupwork on student learning.
Promoting higher-order thinking
A selection of literature resources discussing the development of higher-order thinking processes in students.
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 1-7
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.
The why behind best teaching practices
The four foundational human learning theories: behaviorism, cognitivism, constructivism, and andragogy.