Foundations of Effective Teaching Practice

Abstract

Foundations of Effective Teaching Practice in Higher Education is a four-module course that introduces new post-secondary educators to foundational components of effective teaching practice. Modules include: Professional Practice for Educators, An Introduction to Lesson Planning and Active Learning, Assessment Foundations, and Facilitating Student Learning through Engagement, Agency, and Metacognition. Principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Equity, Diversity, Decolonization and Inclusion (EDDI) are woven throughout the modules. Each module includes a mix of learning activities including readings, videos, knowledge checks and prompts for reflective practice. The modules include professional voice over and ASL interpretation. These modules will benefit educators coming to postsecondary settings as subject matter experts with little formal teacher training/experience, especially in hybrid/online learning. These modules will provide flexible options to engage with/reference content throughout the first years of teaching.