Center for Excellence in TeachingPedagogical approaches to contract grading in composition
Rory Lukins from the Dornsife writing program discusses a study on the implementation of contract grading in composition courses at the August 2022 Faculty Showcase on Alternative Assessment
Resources: Assignment
Ungrading: small changes, big impact
Lori Mesrobian from Dornsife Latin American and Iberian Cultures discusses “ungrading” assignments in language classes at the August 2022 Faculty Showcase on Alternative Assessments
Design and implementation of a clinical reasoning competency assignment for doctoral physical therapy students
Elise Ruckert and Didi Matthews from the Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy discuss design, implementation and revision of a clinical reasoning competency assignment for doctoral physical therapy students at the August 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.
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.
Academic discussion protocols
A list of specific protocols for leading onground and online academic discussions.
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.
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.