Promoting Higher Order Thinking
In this module, faculty learn how to provide a set of high-quality directions for complex tasks and the essential techniques for giving clear explanations of challenging content. In addition, the module includes techniques for obtaining student feedback on the clarity of directions and explanations designed to inform instructional adjustments when needed.
To satisfy the module requirements, faculty must implement one or more techniques, such as providing written directions, sharing multiple examples, or assigning a class-reaction survey.
In this module, faculty learn how to use concept maps and a variety of visualization tools to assist students in understanding complex concepts, principles, and ideas and the important relationships between them.
To satisfy the module requirements, faculty must implement one or more techniques, such as integrating visual tools in classroom or online presentations, asking students to use visual tools to answer questions, or teaching students to use concept maps to prepare for exams.
In this module, faculty learn how to motivate students to take notes and effectively support note-taking by sharing pointers, providing skeletal outlines, allowing processing time, and using cues to signal important points.
To satisfy the module requirements, faculty must implement one or more techniques, such as sharing research that supports the benefits of note-taking, teaching students how to take notes, or providing a skeletal outline.
In this module, faculty learn how to plan a questioning strategy that prompts critical thinking. The module also helps instructors use advanced questioning techniques, like the Socratic Method, and activities for helping students develop their own questioning skills.
To satisfy the module requirements, faculty must implement one or more techniques, such as using a taxonomy to appropriately scaffold questions, using the CLOSE-UP method, or assigning students a task that requires them to write their own questions.
In this module, faculty learn how to assist students in understanding and taking ownership of their own learning process. Techniques include using cues to guide student learning, presenting and having students develop work plans for completing complex assignments, prompting self-reflection with rubrics or other grading guidelines, and making worked examples available.
To satisfy the module requirements, faculty must implement one or more techniques, such as sharing examples of prior students’ work, using an exam wrapper, or having students complete the Critical Incident Questionnaire.
About The Effective Teaching Practice Framework
Designing an Effective Course
Learn how to ensure learner-centered course outcomes, build a syllabus, and more.
- 1a: Ensuring Learner-Centered Course Outcomes
- 1b: Designing Aligned Assessments and Assignments
- 1c: Aligning Learning Experiences with Course Outcomes
- 1d: Preparing a Syllabus
Establishing a Productive Learning Environment
The learning environment you build impacts persistence, learning, and chances for student success. Learn how to lead a productive first day, promote a civil learning environment, motivate your students, and much more.
- 2a: Leading the First Day of Class
- 2b: Promoting a Civil Learning Environment
- 2d: Motivating Your Students
- 2e: Ensuring Access to Learning
- 2f: Helping Students Persist in Their Studies
Using Active Learning Strategies
From group learning activities, to planning effective discussions – you’ll unlock evidence-based strategies that promote active learning, giving all students the chance to be fully involved in their own education.
- 3a: Using Groups to Ensure Active Learning
- 3b: Using the Active Learning Cycle
- 3c: Developing Effective Class Sessions and Lectures
- 3d: Planning Effective Discussion
- 3e: Facilitating Engaging Discussions
Promoting Higher Order Thinking
Advanced questioning, powerful note-taking skills, and beyond… Learn the strategies that can deepen learning and enhance every teaching moment.
- 4a: Providing Clear Directions and Explanations
- 4b: Using Concept Maps and Other Visualization Tools
- 4c: Teaching Powerful Note-Taking Skills
- 4d: Using Advanced Questioning
- 4e: Developing Self-Directed Learners
Assessing to Inform Instruction & Promote Learning
Learn the methods of formative and summative assessment that best promote learning and help you refine your teaching. From equitable grading practices to providing useful feedback – and more.
- 5a: Developing Fair, Consistent, and Transparent Grading Practices
- 5b: Creating with Checklists and Rubrics
- 5c: Providing Useful Feedback
- 5d: Checking for Student Understanding
- 5e: Using Student Achievement and Feedback to Improve Your Teaching
For more information about ACUE’s Framework, visit acue.org/effective-practice-framework.
