Center for Excellence in TeachingEngaging the Gould Community in Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Nickey Woods from the Gould School of Law discusses DEI efforts during the September 2021 Faculty Showcase.
Resources: Inclusive Teaching
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.
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.
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.
Trauma-informed teaching
Teaching and course design practices that can help mitigate the negative impact stress and trauma can have on students’ learning.
Reducing student stress research
A selection of literature resources discussing the impacts of stress on student learning.
Classroom environment research
A selection of literature resources discussing the impact of classroom environment 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.