Are you looking for ways to enhance what you do in the classroom that will increase
your students' motivation and make a meaningful impact on their learning?
Missouri State University is partnering with the Association of College and University
Educators (ACUE), leaders in higher education that focus on the implementation of
evidence-based teaching practices proven to transform learning experiences for students
and faculty alike. Through this partership, faculty can pursue a Certificate in Effective
Teaching Practices, a nationally recognized teaching credential that has been endorsed
by the American Council on Education (ACE).
What You'll Learn
Promoting Active Learning: discover active learning techniques to increase student engagement.
Inspiring Inquiry and Preparing Lifelong Learnings: learn ways to motivate students, deepen their understanding, and help them take greater
ownership of their learning.
Designing Learner-Centered Courses: design courses with aligned assessments, assignments, and learning experiences that
offer students clarity.
Creating a Productive Learning Environment: create an environment that supports learning, increases engagement, and helps students
persist.
What You Need to Know
Participation and Time Requirement
Faculty will be part of the MSU cohort for this program and will participate in a
series of four asynchronous online courses that are facilitated by ACUE course leaders.
The duration of each course is 6 to 8 weeks, and faculty should expect to spend approximately
3 hours per week on course content.
During the semester, faculty will be incorporating the practices they learn through
ACUE courses into their own teaching and then self-reflecting on its impact during
coursework. The Effective Teaching Practices program will run during the Spring and
Fall semesters. Courses will be available during the summer semester, but no course
work will be due during the summer or during semester breaks.
Eligibility
This opporunity is available to all teaching professionals at MSU regardless of faculty
rank or type. To be eligible, a faculty member must be teaching in any modality (face-to-face,
online, blended, or HyFlex) during the spring and fall semesters so they are able
to actively implement the techniques they learn during courses.
Selection Process
Applications will be accepted until all cohort seats are filled or until November
30th. Prior to the first of January, those selected for this program will receive an official
invitation from ACUE. Participants in this program must be actively involved in all
coursework and activities and will submit a teaching reflection upon completion of
the program.
Note: Space is limited to 45 cohort participants, and selections will be made on a
first-come, first-served basis.
How to Apply
Open enrollment for the Effective Teaching Practices Certification Program begins
October 1st, and applications will be accepted until all cohort seats are filled or
until November 30th. To apply for this program, complete the ACUE Application Registration form below
and submit it through the application portal in the FCTL Academic Community on Brightspace.
If you have not already joined the FCTL Academic Community, select the 'Discover'
tab from your Homepage Navigation Bar to search for the community. Find step-by-step instructions on the Academic Community webpage. The application form will require a signature from your department head or academic
unit leader due to the time commitment required to complete this program.
