Center for Excellence in TeachingHyflex learning environments
A video workshop on considerations when teaching in a hyflex, or hybrid streaming, learning environment
Resources: Learning objectives
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
Implementing a mastery-based grading system in a mathematics class
Felicia Yeung Tabing from Dornsife Mathematics discusses design, implementation and revision of mastery-based assessment in a mathematics class at the August 2022 Faculty Showcase on Alternative Assessments
Grading based on student mastery research
A selection of literature resources discussing the impacts of grading based on student mastery 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 1-8
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.
Challenging Discussions Transcript
Promoting student growth
Developing student skill levels through scaffolding, a growth mindset, a positive class environment, aligned assessments, effective assignment descriptions, and transparent grading.
Core principles of instruction
Foundational teaching principles, including course design, learning objectives, course alignment, assessment, and lesson structure.
Types of assessment
A non-exhaustive list of types of assessments, along with an indication of whether each type of assessment is best suited to individual or group work, and large or small classes.
Designing reflection assessments
A description of a five-step model that instructors can use in designing in-class reflective assignments.