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Teaching and Learning Modules

Modules	Description	Length	Prerequisites
Foundations for Teaching	Examine personal preferences in relation to a model of teaching philosophies, and consider principles of good college teaching.	95 minutes	None
Effective Teacher Attributes	Identify research-based controllable factors that can influence perceptions of teaching and student learning.	95 minutes	None
Learning Objectives	Develop cognitive objectives using established criteria to enhance student learning and teacher effectiveness.	95 minutes	Effective Teacher Attributes
Teaching Students in Ways They Learn Best	Based on MBTI learning preferences, design hooks and effective presentation tactics to stimulate interest and meaningful group discussions.	190 minutes	Effective Teacher Attributes
Course Preparation	Design an informative syllabus, and prepare for a powerful first class period.	95 minutes	None
Design and Present an Effective Presentation	Design and present lectures, and assess presentation effectiveness on student learning.	190 minutes	None
Stimulation Interest in the Topic	Stimulate learning interest through topic relevance acceptance by student.	95 minutes	None
Using Groups and Interactive Teaching	Form and use small groups and interactive techniques in classroom to enhance retention of learning and to promote critical thinking.	190 minutes	Learning Objectives
Student Testing and Grading	Design valid and reliable tests and grading procedures that have multiple-choice and essay-type requirements.	95 minutes	Learning Objectives
Mentoring Using Student Evaluation of Instructor Instruments	Implement a teaching mentoring program at your school. Use a valid and reliable evaluation instrument to aid the mentoring process.	95 minutes	None
Case Teaching	Prepare to teach a case, conduct the case discussion, and evaluate student achievement.	95 minutes	None
Classroom Management	Apply guidelines for effective classroom functioning to create a productive learning environment and to deal with disruptive student behaviors.	95 minutes	None
Scholarship of Teaching	Discuss the concept of scholarship and clearly define the “Scholarship of Teaching” for meaningful application.	95 minutes	None
Using Student Evaluations	Based on research that distinguishes truths from myths, develop a system for effective use of student inputs that can guide improvement in teaching.	95 minutes	None