ACUE Mini Courses for Faculty
Grand Valley State University is excited to offer our faculty a professional learning opportunity as part of our commitment to instructional excellence and student success. Over the upcoming spring semester, in partnership with the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE), faculty will have the ability to participate in micro-courses focused on the learning and implementing of research-based teaching practices, each shown to improve student success. Courses will be professionally facilitated and delivered online with a cohort of faculty members, with whom you will share insights and ideas.
The three course offerings will provide you with practices proven to more actively engage your students in learning and thinking critically. Faculty will learn practices from the following modules (click on the titles below to see a full description of topics):
Important Dates and Deadlines
- Promoting Active Learning begins on January 10, 2022
- Promoting Active Learning Online begins on February 14, 2022
- Inclusive Teaching for Equitable Learning begins on May 16, 2022
- Cohorts typically complete one module per week, requiring 2-3 hours of activity per week
- Interested faculty are encouraged to apply by December 9, 2021
- Notification of selection will be sent after December 10, 2021
Promoting Active Learning
The participants in this mini course can expect to be involved in the following:
- Developing Effective Class Sessions and Lectures
- Teaching Powerful Note-taking Skills
- Using Groups to Ensure Active Learning
- Using the Active Learning Cycle
- Planning Effective Class Discussions
- Facilitating Engaging Class Discussions
Course Schedule
|
Open |
Start |
Due |
Module |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1/3/22 |
1/10 |
1/23 |
Developing Effective Class Sessions and Lectures |
|
1/3/22 |
1/10 |
1/23 |
Teaching Powerful Note-Taking Skills |
|
1/21/22 |
1/24 |
2/6 |
Using Groups to Ensure Active Learning |
|
1/21/22 |
1/24 |
2/6 |
Using the Active Learning Cycle |
|
2/4/22 |
2/7 |
2/20 |
Planning Effective Discussions |
|
2/4/22 |
2/7 |
2/20 |
Facilitating Engaging Discussions |
Promoting Active Learning Online
The participants in this mini course can expect to be involved in the following:
- Developing Effective Modules and Microlectures
- Teaching Powerful Note-taking Online
- Using Groups to Ensure Active Online Learning
- Using the Active Learning Cycle in Online Courses
- Planning Effective Online Discussions
- Facilitating Engaging Online Discussions
Course Schedule
|
Open |
Start |
Due |
Module |
|---|---|---|---|
|
2/3/22 |
2/14 |
2/20 |
Developing Effective Modules and Microlectures |
|
2/3/22 |
2/21 |
2/27 |
Teaching Powerful Note-Taking Online |
|
2/3/22 |
2/28 |
3/6 |
Using Groups to Ensure Active Online Learning |
|
3/7 |
3/13 |
BREAK WEEK |
|
|
3/11/22 |
3/14 |
3/20 |
Using the Active Learning Cycle in Online Courses |
|
3/11/22 |
3/21 |
4/3 |
Planning Effective Online Discussions |
|
3/11/22 |
3/21 |
4/3 |
Facilitating Engaging Online Discussions |
Inclusive Teaching for Equitable Learning
The participants in this mini course can expect to be involved in the following:
- Managing the Impact of Biases
- Reducing Microaggressions in Learning Environments
- Addressing Imposter Phenomenon and Stereotype Threat
- Creating Inclusive Learning Environments
- Designing Equity-Centered Courses
Course Schedule
|
Open |
Start |
Due |
Module |
|---|---|---|---|
|
5/5/22 |
5/16 |
5/29 |
Managing the Impact of Biases |
|
5/27/22 |
5/30 |
6/12 |
Reducing Mircoaggressions in Learning Environments |
|
6/10/22 |
6/13 |
6/26 |
Addressing Imposter Phenomenon and Stereotype Threat |
|
6/24/22 |
6/27 |
7/3 |
Creating Inclusive Learning Environments |
|
7/1/22 |
7/4 |
7/10 |
Designing Equity-Centered Courses |