Melissa Zantello, Executive Director of Program Development Welcome Melissa Zantello, Executive Director of Program Development

The core of “student success” Supplemental Instruction/Tutoring Guided Pathways Predictive Analytics High-impact Practices Instruction Authentic Assessment Talking Points: Higher Ed leaders have taken steps to meet the challenge. All great things, for example: Advising to help struggling students Guided pathways to keep students progressing through their programs Information management systems with predictive analytics to identify at-risk students Student support services to foster student progress High-impact practices to improve student learning and persistence Faculty development to enhance teaching innovation and effectiveness When we looked at these initiatives we wondered what was being done about classroom instruction. Three assumptions: Faculty are using evidence based practices Faculty are not but there’s little we can do Instruction isn’t that important Financial Supports Advising and Career Guidance Course and Program Redesign

About ACUE believes that all college students deserve an extraordinary education and that faculty members play a critical role in their success. ACUE supports and credentials faculty members in the use of evidence-based teaching practices that drive student engagement, retention, and learning. Course in effective teaching practices Certificate in effective teaching practices Community of professional practice

ACUE’s Course: Comprehensive and evidence-based Designing an Effective Course and Class Establishing Powerful Learning Outcomes Aligning Assessments With Course Outcomes Aligning Activities and Assignments With Course Outcomes Preparing an Effective Syllabus Planning an Effective Class Session Establishing a Productive Learning Environment Leading the First Day of Class Promoting a Civil Learning Environment Connecting With Your Students Motivating Your Students Engaging Underprepared Students Helping Students Persist in Their Studies Embracing Diversity in Your Classroom Using Active Learning Techniques Using Active Learning Techniques in Small Groups Using Active Learning Techniques in Large Classes Delivering an Effective Lecture Planning Effective Class Discussions Facilitating Engaging Class Discussions Integrating Civic Learning Into Your Course Promoting Higher Order Thinking Providing Clear Directions and Explanations Using Concept Maps and Other Visualization Tools Teaching Powerful Note-Taking Skills Using Advanced Questioning Techniques Developing Self-Directed Learners Assessing to Inform Instruction and Promote Learning Developing Fair, Consistent, and Transparent Grading Practices Developing and Using Rubrics and Checklists Providing Useful Feedback Checking for Student Understanding Using Student Achievement and Feedback to Improve Your Teaching 1 2 3 4 5

Miami Dade College & ACUE Partnership Participated as exemplary faculty during filming Served as an inaugural partner and pilot institution Has 134 course-takers currently participating Has 75 certificate holders Plans to launch new cohorts this summer/fall For more information about becoming a course-taker contact Pat Nellis, District Director, Center for Instructional and Organizational Learning

Teaching Techniques Demonstrations Each module in the Course requires faculty to implement at least one research-based technique in the classroom and then write a reflection. Faculty will demonstrate the techniques today from the following modules: Planning an Effective Class Session Using Active Learning Techniques in Small Groups Using Student Achievement and Feedback to Improve Your Teaching Using Concept Maps and Other Visualization Tools

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