Course Design

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Assessment - the website for all your assessment needs: student learning outcomes, measures, rubrics, teaching effectiveness, and more.

Course Planning - resources and worksheets on desiging a course with an eye toward program integration, defined goals, measurable objectives, and aligned assessments. For online course planning, visit the pedagogy link at the Center for Distributed Learning.

Learning Theories - information on theories and how instructors can utilize them to maximize student learning potential.

Syllabus - tips for syllabus construction, including Provost's requirements, resources, sample statements, templates, and more.

Teaching Methods - an overview of different methods and modes of instructions, including tips on effective lecturing, collaboration, and active learning.

UCF Policies - information from the UCF Policies and Procedures Manual that is directly relevant for your teaching and classroom experiences.

Bloom's Taxonomy of Educational Objectives - this overview explains how Bloom's Taxonomy can be useful for determining both course goals and appropriate assessments, and may also be used to write effective test questions.

 

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Mohtashem Samsam
College of Medicine Mohtashem Samsam I love teaching. My areas of interest are anatomy, neuroanatomy and neuroscience. I teach the fundamental contents of the subject in a clinically-oriented way. I believe the clinical application of the topics fosters critical thinking, encourages case-based learning and problem-solving strategies, and facilitates...

Charles Keliher
College of Business Administration Charles           Keliher My teaching philosophy encompasses the following three dimensions: 1. Teach the technical material (knowledge) and develop students' expanded competencies (skills) necessary for long-term success in the profession. 2. Bring real-world examples into th...

Melody Bowdon
College of Arts and Humanities Melody     Bowdon I have taught undergraduate writing classes for over fifteen years, and the most gratifying aspect of my experience has always been seeing students make ethical use of concepts and techniques learned from my classes in their lives as professionals and citizens. For me, teaching writing is teaching thinking, and th...