FAMU is partnering with the Association of College and
University Educators (ACUE) to offer the first nationwide, faculty-developed
professional development and certification program.
The partnership will allow up to 25 faculty members to
participate in the eight-week online course designed to improve their evidence-based
teaching competencies using ACUE's Evidence Practice Framework. The framework will
support faculty in improving student achievement and focus on the following six
content areas:
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designing an effective course,
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establishing a productive learning environment,
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using active learning strategies,
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promoting higher-order thinking,
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assessing to inform instruction and promote
learning, and
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career guidance and readiness
Upon completion participants will receive micro-credentials
and a nationally-recognized certificate in Effective College Instruction, as
well as a free membership to ACUE’s Community of Professional Practice and access
to discussion forums and a digital learning library.