The goal of completing an Associates level badge is to introduce you to theories of pedagogy that support effective teaching and learning in higher education.
A CIRTL@IUPUI Associate can:
- Identify relevant literature on teaching and learning research (in general and discipline-specific).
- Construct well-defined, achievable, measurable, and student-centered learning objectives
- Describe differet types of evidence-based teaching methods and learning activities
- Describe types of assessment techniques and recognize how they align with particular types of learning objectives
- Describe the value and impact of learning communities on student learning.
- Discuss how your beliefs and biases as an instructor influence student learning.
- Discuss techniques for creating an inclusive classroom and how you can use diversity in the development of your teaching plans.
To earn an Associates level badge, you must:
- Satisfy the 7 learning outcomes based on program options in table below
- Submit a reflection on your understanding of the teaching process.
Time committment:
- Will vary depending on how you choose to fulfill the 7 learning objectives
- Each program is characterized by a level of engagement:
- Low = 1-5 hours
- Moderate = 5-15 hours
- High = 15+ hours
Fulfilling the Associate level badge requirements
1. Programming Options
| On-campus program options | Evidence of learning | Learning Objective(s) Fulfilled | Level of Engagement |
|---|---|---|---|
| IUPUI TA Orientation | Record of attendance | 3, 4, 6, 7 | Low |
| Emerging Scholars of College Instruction Program | Completion of program | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | High |
| Teaching@IUPUI: Creating and using rubrics effectively | Record of attendance | 1, 3, 4 | Low |
| Teaching@IUPUI: Teaching metacognitive skills | Record of attendance | 1, 3 | Low |
| Teaching@IUPUI: Best practices for slideshow presentations | Record of attendance | 1, 3 | Low |
| Teaching@IUPUI: Lecturing with learner in mind | Record of attendance | 1, 2, 3 | Low |
| Teaching@IUPUI: Creating a syllabus | Record of attendance | 1, 3 | Low |
| Teaching@IUPUI: Promoting active learning in classroom | Record of attendance | 1, 3 | Low |
| Teaching@IUPUI: Inclusive teaching strategies | Record of attendance | 1, 6, 7 | Low |
| Teaching@IUPUI: Intro to formative assessment | Record of attendance | 1, 4 | Low |
| Teaching@IUPUI: Learning assessment techniques | Record of attendance | 1, 4 | Low |
| Teaching@IUPUI: Situating your teaching in best practices | Record of attendance | 1, 3, 4 | Low |
| Teaching@IUPUI: Intro to course evaluation and assessment | Record of attendance | 1, 4 | Low |
| Teaching@IUPUI: An Intro to Evidence-based teaching practices | Record of attendance | 1, 3, 4 | Low |
| Teaching@IUPUI: Using measurable learning outcomes to guide course design | Record of attendance | 1, 2 | Low |
| Teaching@IUPUI: Designing Assignments | Record of attendance | 1, 2, 4 | Low |
| Teaching for Student Success: An Evidence-based approach | Certificate | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Moderate |
| Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning Community | Record of attendance and reflection | 1, 5, 6, 7 | Moderate |
| Departmental pedagogy course* | Class products | To be determined (TBD) | TBD |
| Other CTL programming: see website* | Record of attendance | To be determined (TBD) | TBD |
| Online program options | Evidence of learning | Learning objective(s) fulfilled | Level of engagement |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIRTL MOOC: Introduction to Evidence Based Teaching | Certificate of completion | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | High |
| CIRTL MOOC: Advancing Learning through Evidence-Based STEM Teaching | Certificate of completion | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | High |
| CIRTL course: Diversity in the college classroom | Certificate of completion | 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 | Moderate |
| CIRTL workshop: Teaching with Technology | Evidence of participation | 3, 4, 5 | Low |
| CIRTLCast: Understanding diversity and inclusive teaching in the community college setting | Evidence of participation | 6, 7 | Low |
| Other CIRTL Course: see website for possible courses* | Certificate of completion | To be determined (TBD) | TBD |
| Other CIRTL workshops: see website for possible events* | Evidence of participation | To be determined (TBD) | TBD |
| Other CIRTLCasts: see website for possible events* | Evidence of participation | To be determined (TBD) | TBD |
*Please check with CIRTL@IUPUI staff to determine what objectives the program meets.
Activities that indicate TBD, will depend on the CTL or CIRTL activity that you choose: a course or MOOC requiring high engagement, a workshop or a short course requiring moderate engagement, or a webinar or a CIRTLCast requiring low engagement. The learning objectives met by your chosen activity can be determined after discussions with CIRTL leadership.
2. Reflection
After fulfilling the 7 learning objectives, you will write a brief reflection. This reflection will be the start to the development of a teaching philosophy statement. You should clearly illustrate examples as to how the CIRTL core ideas have begun to influce your teaching philsophy and practices.