Center for Excellence in TeachingWorking with JEP to jumpstart a SLCE partnership
Stephanie Bower from the Dornsife Writing Program on working with JEP to jumpstart a SLCE partnership. Presented during the February 2022 CET Faculty Showcase.
Resources: Active learning
Introduction to JEP’s service-learning and community engagement (SLCE) programs
Samantha Bernstein-Sierra with the USC Joint Educational Project (JEP) presents an introduction to JEP’s service-learning and community engagement (SLCE) programs during the CET February 2022 Faculty Showcase.
Case study teaching
A brief description of case study as a teaching method to improve student critical thinking, collaboration, and communication in various disciplines.
Student engagement and high impact practices
An introduction to student engagement and the High Impact Practices (HIPs) that can be implemented in individual courses.
Student participation research
A selection of literature resources discussing the impacts of active classroom participation 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 1-7
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.
Instructor presence
Principles for fostering instructor presence in online courses.
Engaging students
Active learning strategies, its basis in learning theories, flipped courses, and student motivation.