Effective Teaching 101: Launch Every Semester With Purpose
Equip faculty with proven teaching practices that engage students from day one.
The First Week Sets the Tone for the Semester—Build Momentum Early
This self-paced course ensures that graduate assistants, new faculty, adjuncts, and veteran instructors—whether teaching online or in-person—set a positive tone, build student rapport, clarify expectations, engage students in lectures, and use assessment techniques to monitor learning.
Evidence-Based Results to Start Strong
- Master 5 research-validated teaching practices in 5–8 hours.
- Build faculty confidence and instructional presence.
- Complete targeted training quickly.
- Earn credit toward ACUE Certification.
- Access ongoing support in ACUE Commons.
Course Structure
Planning for a Strong Start
- Develop announcements to welcome, engage, and motivate students.
- Use a syllabus activity to ensure understanding of course expectations.
- Collaborate with students to create community norms.
Facilitating Active Learning Experiences
- Use short lectures with activities to ensure student engagement.
- Apply classroom assessment techniques to monitor learning and adjust instruction.
EQUIP faculty with 5 evidence-based teaching practices proven to enhance student engagement at the start of the semester.
MASTER this foundational professional development course in 5-8 focused hours.
EMPOWER new faculty with the skills that develop confidence and competence for teaching excellence.
JUMPSTART your faculty’s path to ACUE Certification, the only nationally recognized teaching credential endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE).
Perspectives on ACUE Impact
“How can we expect our students to commit to grow if we are not doing it ourselves?”
