Skills Series • Set 1

Engaged Teaching - What It Is and Why It Matters

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Activity 1.1: Engaged Teaching Beliefs Inventory

The Engaged Teaching Beliefs Inventory is designed to help you identify your pre-exiting views about various teaching processes related to engaged teaching and teaching effectiveness.

Estimated Time to Complete: 30 Minutes
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Activity 1.2: Profile of an Admirable Individual

This activity prompts you to remember a professor who had a positive influence on you as a learner. It is intended to help you identify that professor’s qualities and approach to teaching, thereby deepening your knowledge of engaged and effective teaching.

Estimated Time to Complete: 1 Hour
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Activity 1.3: Teaching Philosophy Statement

A Teaching Philosophy Statement is a narrative in which you share your thoughts about teaching and learning. In this statement, you generally describe your conception of teaching and learning, provide a description of how you teach, and outline the rationale for why you choose to teach in this way.

Estimated Time to Complete: 3 Hours
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