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The Center for Academic Development – Teaching Excellence has compiled the following Teaching and Learning resources for the purpose of faculty development.
Active Learning
Academic Integrity
Adult Learners
- An Introduction to Adult Learners – M. Connor
- Book Review: Adult Learners in the Academy by Lee Bash – A. Ruleman
- Highlights from Adult Learning – C. Aslanian, Union University
- Serving Adult Learners: Principles of Effectiveness – Carroll CC
Assessment of Learning
- Assessment Process – James Madison
- A Model of Learning Objectives – Iowa State University
- Classroom Assessment Techniques – A Summary of Angelo & Cross
- The Importance of Teaching Effective Self-Assessment – Stephen Chew
Capstone Courses/Projects
- Capstone Design Courses and Assessment – National Study
- From Capstone to Cornerstone – Hyman
- Challenges in Teaching Capstone Courses – Adams, Daniels, & Goold
- Capstone Projects as Community Connectors – Borriello
Case Studies
- What are Case Studies? – Carnegie Mellon
- Teaching Materials Using Case Studies – David & Wilcock
- National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science
- Promotion of Critical Thinking by using Case Studies as Teaching Method – Popil
Collaborative Assignments/Projects
- Collaborative Conceptual Design – Wang, Shen, Xie, Neelamkauil, & Pardasani
- Working with Collaborative Projects – M. Glenn
- Tools for Collaboration – Scholarship Experts
- Online Collaborative Projects – Teachers’ Corner
Critical Thinking
Diversity/Global Learning
- Global Learning – AACU
- Linking Diversity and Educational Purpose – Hurtado
- Resources for Education Worldwide – Downes
- “Just Check My Grammar” – University of North Carolina
- Supporting ESL Students Through Inclusive Teaching – Ontario College of Art & Design
Graduate Student Assistants
Internships
- Undergraduate Business Internships and Career Success – Gault, Redington & Schlager
- Search for internships on Internships.com
- Internships and the Sociological Perspective – Parilla & Hesser
- Are internships worthwhile? – Henry
- Undergraduate internships: Problems and prospects – Satarino & Rogers
- Seven tips for internship success – Internships.com
Learning Communities
- Professional Learning Communities: What They Are and Why They Are Important – SEDL
- Learning Communities – Learning Forward
- Adding Value: Learning Communities and Student Engagement – Wang & Kuh
Lecture Tips
Math and Science Repository
- Applied Math and Science Repository is a portal of educational resources and services.
Problem-Based Learning
- ABCs of PBL – US National Library of Medicine
- Assessing the Effectiveness of PBL in Higher Ed – Major & Palmer
- Measurement and Analysis of Student Engagement in University Classes – Ahlfeldt, Mehta, & Sellnow
- Overview of Problem-Based Learning: Definitions and Distinctions – Savery
- The Motivation to Learn Begins with a Problem – U. Delaware
Research with Students
Research with Students
Rubrics
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
- The SoTL at Indiana University Bloomington: View on the website.
- The SoTL at Vanderbilt University, Nashville Tennessee: View on the website.
- SoTL Journal for Christians in Higher Education: View on the website.
- Canadian Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning: View on the website.
- Practice and Evidence of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education: View on the website.
Service Learning
- Implementing Service-Learning in Higher Ed – Bringle & Hatcher
- Integrating Community Service in Classroom Instruction Enhances Learning – Markus, Howard, & King
- Comparing the Effects of Community Service and Service Learning – Vogelgesang & Astin
- Education Beyond the Classroom – EPA
- Service Learning and Volunteer Opportunities – Ed.gov
Student Engagement
Student Retention
- Instructional immediacy and the seven principles: Strategies for facilitating online courses – University of North Texas
- Literature Review: Conflict Resolution In Post-Secondary Online Education – J. Schroeder
- Synchronous online teaching – EDUcause
Teaching Publications
The Liberty University Library subscribes to the following Magna Publications. Off-site users will need to log in to their EZ Proxy account in order to access it.
- The Teaching Professor provides insights and ideas for the best pedagogies and practices.
Test Construction
Video – Recording & Editing
- Tips for editing video TED Talks
- Using video to improve practice Teaching Channel
- Guidelines for shooting effective video – S. Adams
- Tips for being on Camera in the Classroom
Wellness
- The Chronicle of Higher Education has articles and blogs on the topic of life/work balance
- Dealing with Stress
- Videos on vocal techniques
- Work-Life Balance of Teaching Faculty
- Tips for being on Camera in the Classroom
Liberty University Resources
- Resource Guide: The Resource Guide provides an introduction to the array of opportunities and activities that are available to faculty. Faculty can access the document in the CAD FCC.
- Military Affairs: Office of Military Affairs.
- Athletic Support: Academic Support for Athletes.
- FERPA: View FERPA information.
- Research: Information Research Modules.
Liberty University Center for Teaching Excellence Resources
- Recommended Reading: CTE recommends these books which can be found at the Jerry Falwell Library.
- FLI: For faith integration resources and successful examples of integration, visit our Faith Learning Integration (FLI) page and FLI Gallery.
- CTE FCC: View an array of resources and recorded training sessions on the CTE FCC. The link to the CTE FCC (Faculty Communication Center) can be found on your Canvas Dashboard beginning Fall 2020 (prior to Fall 2020, please see the CTE FCC in Blackboard).
- CTE Library: The CTE has a growing library of books available to borrow. Stop in and check them out.
Online Book Reviews
Stylish Academic Writing. By Mrs. Carolyn Towles
The Virtual Student: A Profile and Guide to Working with Online Learners. By Dr. Anna Cates
Interested in submitting a book review? Email CTE.