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Part I: Designing Your Course

Writing Student Learning Outcomes for Your Course

What will students learn in your course?

Designing an Inclusive Syllabus

How is your course structured?

Formative and Summative Assessment Strategies

How will you assess student learning throughout the quarter (“formative assessment”) and at the end (“summative assessment”)?

Part II: In the Classroom

Active Learning Techniques

What evidenced-based strategies will you use to enhance student learning?

Inclusive Teaching Techniques for Diverse Classrooms

How will you effectively support learning for ALL students?

Designing for Effective Group Work

How will you support peer-to-peer interaction in your classroom?

Using Polling Technology to Foster Interactive Classrooms

How can you leverage polling tools such as iClicker to enhance student engagement and feedback in your classroom?

Part III: Evaluating and Reflecting on Teaching

Based on Student Feedback

How can you assess the impact of your course? Includes a mid-quarter evaluation tool you can easily copy from CCLE.

Based on Peer Feedback

How can colleagues and departments help improve teaching?

Self-Assessment

What tools can you use to self-assess your own teaching?

Other Forms of Evaluation

Given the many concerns with focusing only on student evaluations of teaching, what are other ways that you and your institution can assess teaching effectiveness and student learning?

Additional Resources for Faculty

CEILS Services and Programs for Faculty and Instructors

Additional information about CEILS services and programs available throughout the year include individual consultations, summer institutes and programs.

Bringing Theory to Practice Workshops

“Bringing Theory to Practice” (BTtoP) workshops are short (1-2 hours) targeted trainings and workshops offered throughout the year.

UCLA Library – Research and Teaching Support

The UCLA Library provides a variety of services to assist instructors in inspiring student learning, research, and success.

Resources and Support Services for Students

Campus resources and services to include in your syllabus or post on your course website.