Drexel Teaching Academy
In this 10-week program, an interdisciplinary cohort of full-time faculty and academic support staff explore a wide-range of literature and research on teaching in higher education. Through weekly interactive workshops, participants enhance their knowledge of how people learn, expand and diversify their toolbox of teaching methods, and explore models for designing effective and inclusive courses. Alongside other outstanding educators at Drexel, faculty within the program will consider how to apply this literature to the development of their own courses, as well as advance these best practices at Drexel University. This signature program develops pedagogical experts throughout Drexel University's various schools and colleges and fosters an interdisciplinary community among faculty who already hold this expertise.
Through the completion of this program participants will:
- apply theories and research findings on how people learn to their teaching practice;
- adopt a variety of teaching methods to effectively support Drexel’s diverse learners;
- use the principles of integrated course design to develop syllabi, assessments, and lesson plans;
- develop a reflective and purposeful approach to teaching; and
- share their knowledge and experience with the greater Drexel teaching community.
After completion of the Drexel Teaching Academy, participants are asked to apply what they have learned to mentoring faculty colleagues, facilitating teaching discussions in their department or college, contributing to larger initiatives, or engaging in a Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) project.
Participants in the program commit to:
- participate in a two-hour synchronous workshop once per week during the spring term;
- complete readings, videos, and/or short assignments each week;
- provide a reflective statement upon completion of the program;
- promote excellence in teaching at Drexel University; and
- submit a proposal for supporting the mission of the Teaching and Learning Center in the following academic year.