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To preview our new Teaching Guide that is under construction, click here.

This Teaching Guide consists of videos and on-line resources. In addition, we have identified local faculty and staff members willing to share their knowledge and experience in teaching theory and practice.

Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education

	Principle 1 - Encourage Student-Faculty Contact
	Principle 2 - Encourage Cooperation among Students
	Principle 3 - Encourage Active Learning
	Principle 4 - Give Prompt Feedback
	Principle 5 - Emphasize Time on Task
	Principle 6 - Clearly Communicate High Expectations
	Principle 7 -Respect Diverse Talents and Ways of Learning

Getting Started

	Advice for New Faculty
	Office Hours
	Preparedness for Class
	Grading

The Syllabus

	Writing Learning Outcomes
	Sample Learning Outcomes by Degree Program (Office of Institutional Assessment and Compliance)
	Guide to Syllabus Construction (Office of Institutional Assessment and Compliance)
	Sample Syllabus (Office of Institutional Assessment and Compliance)
	Academic Integrity Syllabus and Test Statements

Teaching with Technology

	Tablet PCs in Teaching
	Audience/Personal Response Systems (Clickers)

Teaching Strategies

	Assessment of Learning
	Learning by Mistakes
	Inquiry-based Learning
	Learning and Teaching Styles
	Problem-based Instruction
	Service Learning

Engaging Students

Engaging Students in Traditional Courses

Engaging Students in Online Courses

Helping Students Succeed

	Establishing Rapport with Students
	Mentoring in Higher Education
	Motivating Students
	Preparing Students for the Real World

Teaching Evaluations

	Peer Review of Teaching
	Student Feedback

Teaching and Research

	Linking Research and Teaching
	Teaching through Research
	Undergraduate Research Mentoring

Student Problems

	Academic Integrity
	Disruptions
	Dangerous Behavior

Faculty and Staff Areas of Expertise
Faculty and staff will be available as schedules allow to share their knowledge in workshops, seminars, communities of practice, informal gatherings or other programs. The list is also a mechanism for building community at USC so you can identify others working on similar topics or with similar interests. If you wish to contact anyone on the list to schedule an event, please search the online directory or contact Dr. Jed Lyons for more information.

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