Faculty who are certified in ACUE’s Effective Teaching Practice Framework can teach effectively online or in person in a way that motivates all students to stay enrolled and succeed. Instructors certified in ACUE’s Framework have:
ACUE certification is endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE). That means faculty can rest assured that the ACUE mark of distinction will serve them well for the rest of their career.
Upon completing all four of the courses in either of the following pathways, faculty will become Certified in the Effective Teaching Practice Framework.
For those teaching primarily in person.
The following courses lead to a Certification in the Effective Teaching Practice Framework.
Create an optimal environment that supports learning, increases engagement, embraces diversity, and helps students persist in meeting academic challenges. ACUE's Creating an Inclusive and Supportive Learning Environment course equips instructors with evidence-based teaching practices that help them start the term strong, ensure equitable access to learning, and provide feedback necessary for students to improve their performance.
Completing this course is one step toward becoming certified in ACUE's Effective Teaching Practice Framework, endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE). This course contains seven modules that take approximately 8 weeks to complete.
Competencies addressed in this course are aligned with the Effective Teaching Practice Framework:
"Creating an Inclusive and Supportive Learning Environment" is one of four courses in the pathway to a Certification in the Effective Teaching Practice Framework, the only certification endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE).
Discover active learning techniques to engage students. ACUE's Promoting Active Learning course provides instructors with evidence-based teaching practices to facilitate group work and actively involve students in quality discussions during lectures and class sessions.
Completing this course is one step toward becoming certified in ACUE's Effective Teaching Practice Framework, endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE). This course contains six modules that take approximately 8 weeks to complete.
Competencies addressed in this course are aligned with the Effective Teaching Practice Framework:
"Promoting Active Learning" is one of four courses in the pathway to a Certification in the Effective Teaching Practice Framework, the only certification endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE).
Motivate students, deepen their understanding, and help them take greater ownership of their learning in ACUE’s Inspiring Inquiry and Preparing Lifelong Learners course.
Completing this course is one step toward becoming certified in ACUE's Effective Teaching Practice Framework, endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE). This course contains six modules that take approximately 8 weeks to complete.
Competencies addressed in this course are aligned with the Effective Teaching Practice Framework:
"Inspiring Inquiry and Preparing Lifelong Learners" is one of four courses in the pathway to a Certification in the Effective Teaching Practice Framework, the only certification endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE).
Design more learner-centered courses with aligned assessments, assignments, and learning experiences that offer students clarity around what they are learning and how they will be assessed. ACUE’s course, Designing Learner-Centered and Equitable Courses, supports instructors who are building a course from the ground up as well as those teaching predesigned courses.
Completing this course is one step toward becoming certified in ACUE's Effective Teaching Practice Framework, endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE). This course contains six modules that take approximately 8 weeks to complete.
Competencies addressed in this course are aligned with the Effective Teaching Practice Framework:
"Designing Learner-Centered and Equitable Courses" is one of four courses in the pathway to a Certification in the Effective Teaching Practice Framework, the only certification endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE).
For those teaching primarily online.
The following courses lead to a Certification in the Effective Teaching Practice Framework.
Learn how to create an optimal online learning environment that propels student engagement, embraces diversity, and empowers students to persist in meeting academic challenges. ACUE's Creating an Inclusive and Supportive Online Learning Environment course provides instructors with evidence-based teaching practices that help them ensure that learning is accessible for all, create a sense of belonging in their online course, and provide useful feedback.
Completing this course is one step toward becoming certified in ACUE's Effective Teaching Practice Framework, endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE). This course contains seven modules that take approximately 8 weeks to complete.
This course is organized around seven competencies and takes seven to eight weeks to complete. You will learn with a professionally facilitated online cohort of faculty members with whom you will share insights and ideas.
"Creating an Inclusive and Supportive Online Learning Environment" is one of four courses in the pathway to a Certification in the Effective Teaching Practice Framework, the only certification endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE).
Actively engage students in varied learning formats, including small and large group activities, discussions, and microlectures, with evidence-based teaching practices from ACUE's Promoting Active Learning Online. With more students than ever learning online, this course equips instructors with active learning practices to engage students in all formats, plan and facilitate quality discussions, and use group work to deepen learning.
Completing this course is one step toward becoming certified in ACUE's Effective Teaching Practice Framework, endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE). This course contains six modules that take approximately 8 weeks to complete.
Competencies addressed in this course are aligned with the Effective Teaching Practice Framework:
"Promoting Active Learning Online" is one of four courses in the pathway to a Certification in the Effective Teaching Practice Framework, the only certification endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE).
Motivate students, deepen their understanding, and help them take greater ownership of their learning using visualization tools in ACUE’s Inspiring Inquiry and Lifelong Learning in Your Online Course. This course hones instructors' ability to provide clear directions and explanations for complex topics and assignments and develop self-directed learners in the online learning environment.
Completing this course is one step toward becoming certified in ACUE's Effective Teaching Practice Framework, endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE). This course contains six modules that take approximately 8 weeks to complete.
Competencies addressed in this course are aligned with the Effective Teaching Practices Framework:
"Inspiring Inquiry and Preparing Lifelong Learning in Your Online Course" is one of four courses in the pathway to a Certification in the Effective Teaching Practice Framework, the only certification endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE).
Design more learner-centered courses with aligned assessments, assignments, and learning experiences that offer students clarity around what they are learning and how they will be assessed. ACUE’s course, Designing Learner-Centered and Equitable Courses, supports instructors who are building a course from the ground up as well as those teaching predesigned courses.
Completing this course is one step toward becoming certified in ACUE's Effective Teaching Practice Framework, endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE). This course contains six modules that take approximately 8 weeks to complete.
Competencies addressed in this course are aligned with the Effective Teaching Practice Framework:
"Designing Learner-Centered and Equitable Courses" is one of four courses in the pathway to a Certification in the Effective Teaching Practice Framework, the only certification endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE).
Ensure students and colleagues feel seen, heard, and valued. ACUE's Fostering a Culture of Belonging course equips faculty and campus professionals with evidence-based practices that expand on “Embracing Diversity in Your Learning Environment,” a key topic area in ACUE's Effective Teaching Practice Framework endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE). This course contains four modules that take approximately 8 weeks to complete.
Course Modules:
This course does not apply toward earning the Effective Teaching Practices Framework Certification.
Additional Course Offerings do not apply toward earning the Effective Teaching Practice Framework Certification.
Invest in Faculty Excellence With ACUE
Students spend more time with faculty than anyone else in their higher education experience. Whether your students are learning online or in person, no other touch-point matters as much as the interactions they have with their instructors, professors and adjuncts.
With the average faculty member impacting over 100 students every year, a focus on evidence-based, effective teaching practices is the smartest way for today’s institutions to improve student belonging and engagement, increase student retention, and boost student outcomes.