Summaries for Eight Principles of Learning

These teaching essentials draw from and build upon significant pedagogies and proven teaching practices applicable in any modality. They include topics about how learning works, engaging students, obtaining formative and summative student feedback and providing feedback to them (closing the loop), inclusive teaching, assessment, and much more. Browse the pages below for curated, scholarly information and resources to support your teaching.

Teaching Essentials Articles by CETL

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Summaries for seven principles of learning; key practices supporting learning-centered teaching.

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Gathering Student Feedback

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Research-based best practices for gathering feedback and documenting teaching effectiveness.

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Online Instruction Resources

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Scholarly guide of resources to support teaching online including video chats with KSU instructors and more.

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Science of Learning

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Literature and secondary sources on the science of learning.

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Reflective Practices for Learning

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Supporting information for faculty to incorporate reflective practices for learning into their course.

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