Teaching and Learning Ideas

Teaching Topics

Academic Integrity

Active Learning

Assignments that Help Students Learn More Effectively

Civility in the Classroom

Crafting Effective Lectures

Designing and Managing Effective Group Learning

Designing Courses

Developing Students Thinking Skills

Discussion Leading

Evaluating Your Teaching

Getting Students to Read

Measuring Student Learning

Motivating Students

Reflective Teaching Habits

Service Learning

The Professional Development of Graduate Students

The Syllabus as a Teaching Tool

Teaching Freshmen

Teaching Portfolio

Testing and Grading

Time Management

Writing and Critical Thinking



Learning Objects and Merlot

Learning objects are pieces of content that can be used as an element of learning to better explain a difficult concept or illustrate an important point. They are reusable and available to all. Merlot is a free and open repositiory for many different kinds of learning objects that have been evaluated and graded for effectiveness. Take a look at some interesting resources that focus on the subject of "Learning Objects".



 

Classroom Assessment Techniques (CATs)

Classroom Assessment is a simple feedback method faculty can use to collect feedback, early and often, on how well students are learning what they are being taught....Provide faculty and students with information and insights needed to improve teaching effectiveness and learning quality....in order for students to become more independent, successful learners.

- Thomas A. Angelo and K. Patricia Cross -



Faculty Development Library

The Faculty Development Library is a collection of books that are available through the Faculty Development office in Academic IV. The library is a growing collection that covers many topics relating to the subject of teaching and learning.



Teaching Resources

The Teaching Resources page contains links that will assist both the new and experienced teacher improve the way they teach courses. There are also some student links that focus on tutoring, learning skills and support for students with disabilities.



Faculty Development Center • Academic IV RM 215 • Phone: 410-455-3916 • Email: prostko@umbc.edu