Academic Philosophy

Issued by Cowley College

As part of Cowley's commitment to fostering continuous growth and excellence in education, this Faculty PD has been tailored specifically for Cowley College. This training will be delivered virtually through Blackboard Ultra using asynchronous modality.

Type Learning
Level Advanced
Time N/A
Cost N/A

Skills

Earning Criteria

Define, Describe, Summarize, and Articulate what comprises academic excellence and how professional learning contributes to academic excellence.
Compare and contrast the differences between teacher-centered and student-centered learning and how each impacts classroom excellence.
Define, Describe, Explain, Compare, and Contrast the differences between online, blended, Synchronous, and Asynchronous formats. In addition, identify key best practices and standards within higher education to enhance classroom engagement and excellence.
Use the knowledge of Carnegie Units to analyze one of your lesson plans to create a “Seat Time” chart and an "Instructional Equivalency Chart" related to required instructor engagement hours and student time commitment.
Test, Integrate, and Execute 21st-century teaching best practices compared to current practice.