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The Innovative Teaching Practice certificate is designed to develop teaching strategies and techniques through a series of experiential workshops that target innovative teaching practices. The overall goal of the certificate is to enhance students’ learning. A variety of active learning strategies will be evaluated from a theoretical, pedagogical and practical standpoint for potential use at ZU. Participants will be able to practice these techniques in a safe environment and will receive peer-feedback on aspects of their teaching. Elements of reflective practice will be introduced as a method to improve teaching. The certificate is tailored for discipline-specific instructors with classroom experience and is open to all ZU faculty. By the end of this certificate, participants will be able to: Identify and analyze ideas and theories around teaching and learning that inform teaching philosophy and instructional approaches. Evaluate and use various active learning techniques to enhance students’ learning outcomes. Participate in constructive peer-review to enhance learning and teaching practices. Apply reflective practices. Implement various discipline-appropriate strategies to create a rich learning environment.

Certificate Leader: Christina Davison (CJ)