Learn evidence-based practices for designing more equitable and learner-centered course outcomes with aligned assessments, assignments, and learning experiences that prepare students for success. In addition, you’ll learn to use grading practices and syllabi design in support of equity.
ACUE’s microcredential in Designing Learner-Centered and Equitable Courses fully supports both instructors who are building a course from the ground up as well as those teaching a predesigned course.
This microcredential is focused on working with your course documents, applying the concepts learned in the modules, and reflecting on the process. You will learn with a professionally facilitated online cohort of faculty members, with whom you will share insights and ideas. The program takes six to eight weeks to complete.
Competencies addressed in this course are aligned with ACUE’s Effective Practice Framework:
- Ensuring Learner-Centered Course Outcomes
- Designing Aligned Assessments and Assignments
- Aligning Learning Experiences with Course Outcomes
- Creating Equity with Checklists and Rubrics
- Developing Equitable Grading Practices
- Preparing an Inclusive Syllabus
Educators who complete the requirements for this open enrollment course earn a microcredential in “Designing Learner-Centered and Equitable Courses.” This microcredential may be utilized in meeting partial requirements necessary to earn the American Council on Education (ACE) endorsed Certificate in Effective College Instruction.
Enrollment fee for an individual: $600.
To enroll a group of faculty from the same institution please email [email protected] to discuss next steps.
Next course start dates:
- January 21
- March 25
- June 3
The application deadline for individuals is 3 days prior to the course start date, subject to course availability. The application deadline for institutional small groups is 10 business days prior to the course start date, subject to course availability.
Applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis, subject to program director approval. Early registration is recommended.
