Courses: Best Practices in Teaching

Course Presentation and Participation

The Best Practices in Teaching curriculum offers the opportunity to learn evidence-based instructional practices, apply these practices in class, and reflect with colleagues on the outcomes. Each course aligns with two domains of TILT’s Teaching Effectiveness Framework (TEF) and supports you in integrating teaching practices shown to deepen learning and increase students’ academic success. The courses are also part of the TILT Teaching Effectiveness Initiative (TEI).

Each course includes readings, videos, discussions, assignments and an opportunity to practice and reflect upon what you learn. Your active participation is an important part of each course, and the discussion forums are an opportunity for you to learn from one another. We encourage participant engagement within discussions as this encourages deeper thinking and sharing of information, ideas and experiences among you and your colleagues. All assignments must be completed to receive credit for a course.

The facilitated online format allows you to engage with the courses asynchronously at convenient times while fostering substantive exchanges and dialogue among CSU instructors. Each course is offered in Canvas and takes three weeks to complete. While each course is asynchronous, there are due dates throughout the three weeks to which you should adhere.

After completing each course, you will receive a “Certificate of Completion,” which may be applied as professional development evidence for purposes of promotion, tenure, and annual review.

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Complete course descriptions and objectives

Topics Include

  • Accessible and Inclusive Electronic Content
  • Active Learning
  • Classroom Climate
  • Creating Assignments
  • First Four Weeks
  • Inclusive Pedagogy
  • Inclusive Pedagogy 2
  • Learning Outcomes and Course Alignment
  • Planning an Effective Class Session
  • Rethinking the Syllabus
  • Student Motivation
  • Teaching Online: Facilitation and Engagement
  • Critical Thinking
  • Rubrics to Support Student Success

Upon Completion of the Curriculum,
You Will Be Able To:

  • Use a variety of researched best teaching practices to support student success for all students.
  • Align and prepare teaching materials to best serve CSU’s diverse, evolving student body.
  • Cultivate a positive, engaging, and inclusive classroom.
  • Plan and implement an effective class session.
  • Use feedback and grading practices to inform instruction.
  • Identify support and resources available to CSU instructors.
  • Connect with colleagues across campus.

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Contact Info

Katy Little

Katy Little

Associate Director for Faculty Success

Instructional Innovation and Engagement

Contact

Phone: 970-491-2947

Email: Katy.Little@colostate.edu

Jennifer Todd

Jennifer Todd

Senior Faculty Developer & Teaching Effectiveness Framework Program Manager

Instructional Innovation and Engagement

Contact

Phone: 970-491-2975

Email: Jennifer.Todd@colostate.edu

Course Information

Scheduled Courses

Best Practices in Teaching at CSU: Critical Thinking

This three-week, mostly asynchronous course TAKES PLACE IN CANVAS. Participants can expect to spend 4-5 hours per week completing assignments, discussions and readings. Instructors consistently..


Best Practices in Teaching at CSU: Teaching Online: Facilitation and Engagement

This three-week, mostly asynchronous course TAKES PLACE IN CANVAS. Participants can expect to spend 4-5 hours per week completing assignments, discussions and readings. Incorporate research-based..


Best Practices in Teaching at CSU: Accessible and Inclusive Electronic Content

This three-week, mostly asynchronous course TAKES PLACE IN CANVAS. Participants can expect to spend 4-5 hours per week completing assignments, discussions and readings. Engage in..