Center for Excellence in TeachingClassroom environment research
A selection of literature resources discussing the impact of classroom environment on student learning.
Resources: Teaching
Promoting higher-order thinking
A selection of literature resources discussing the development of higher-order thinking processes in students.
Student surveys research
A selection of literature resources discussing the use of student surveys for the evaluation of teaching quality.
General teaching and learning resources
A selection of literature providing overviews of recommended teaching practices.
The why behind best teaching practices
The four foundational human learning theories: behaviorism, cognitivism, constructivism, and andragogy.
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.
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.
Effective direct instruction
The development and delivery of course content, including principles of multimedia instruction, flipped resources, and inclusivity.