Effective teaching practices are rooted in sound educational research and compelling theories of learning. It’s nice to feel like something is working in our courses, but it's even better to be able to explain why something works, and develop a set of practices and materials that we can continue to rely on in future iterations. In this seminar, we’ll review a suite of teaching practices that are effective and adaptable for a variety of teaching situations. We’ll explore common questions like: 

• How can I encourage active participation for my students? 
• How should I structure my lectures to support student learning? 
• What can I do to get students to connect course content to their lives outside of the classroom? 
• Should I give in-class quizzes? 
• How can I get my students to improve their study habits around big exams?

In each session, we’ll explore a few key teaching practices and review their applications and  adaptations, as well as note associated research studies or learning theories that inform their effectiveness. This seminar is appropriate for instructors at all levels of experience, but will be particularly useful for instructors who are new to teaching at the college level.