1. What is ACUE? Association of College and University Educators
Effective Teaching Practices

2. What Does the course involve?
Videos, Learning, Discussion Boards
Plan to Implement or actually Implement
Reflections on results of application
What Does the course involve?
Work independently Or
Join Live sessions offered in the IAE

3. How could ACUE training benefit me
How could ACUE training benefit me? For this example… (commonality) Evidence
According to
Future Jobs Report by
World Economic Forum

4. Examples: critical thinking
Ask student to explain how they arrived at a solution to a complex problem
Ask student to describe the ideas behind a formula or procedure

5. How does ACUE fit in to my classroom?
Describe the ideas behind a formula or procedure…
2 Minute CT
Write down your answer
Hand-in before you leave
4 Minute CT
2 Minute CT +
Pair & share
Buy index cards at the $ store
100 large
200 standard

6. Stop - calculate total score Which scores are closest to 36?
The Rule of 36
What is the definition of
Critical Thinking?
7 Minute CT
Write down your answer (2 min)
Pass 4x & Stop
Grade in Pairs = 9 points total (1 min)
Place score on back of card
Repeat 4x
Stop - calculate total score
Which scores are closest to 36?
Read out the answers that are highest
Let the author claim their card

7. Tons of Other examples…
Syllabus Reconnaissance
Fish Bowl
Parking Lot
Engagement Activities like Rule of 36
Developing Course Norms ….

8. How can I join?
Application process that is reviewed by Dr. Belmont & Dr. Welmon.
Selection Process – limited registrations approved
A great deal of $$$ investment by our college

9. ACUE for more effective teaching skills and classroom engagement.
Conclusion…
What is it?
Benefits
2, 4 & 7 CT Activities
Pair & Share
Other examples
Application process
ACUE for more effective teaching skills and classroom engagement.
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