ACUE Effective Teaching Practices

Professional and Organizational Development (POD) is pleased to announce a continuing opportunity designed to enhance our campus commitment to faculty and student success. We are partnering with the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) to offer its Course in Effective Teaching Practices to a limited number of faculty participants. The ACUE Course prepares college faculty to use the evidence-based techniques shown to help students succeed and leads to a nationally recognized Certificate in Effective College Instruction endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE). This course is approved for 54 hours towards Professional Growth Increment (PGI) and Professional Growth Hourly (PGH) for Part-Time Faculty.

The ACUE effective practice framework includes five core competencies grounded in evidence-based research. Equity is the foundational principle of every unit. The Course consists of 25 modules offered online in a cohort model with the guidance of Mt. SAC faculty facilitators. The course promotes teaching techniques for both face-to-face and online instruction across these four pillars:

Creating an Inclusive and Supportive Environment
Designing Student-Centered Courses
Promoting Active Learning
Inspiring Inquiry & Preparing Life-Long Learners

Who can apply? Any full-time or part-time Mt. SAC faculty member is welcome to apply. Approximately 33 faculty will be selected to participate in one cohort during the academic year, virtually, with the selection process including diversity in gender, discipline, and years of service.

Application for: 2023-2024

What is the Time Commitment & Course timeline?

One academic year. There are 25 modules. Average time commitment is 2-4 hours per module.

How will completing this ACUE course benefit my career?

You be able to integrate evidence-based teaching strategies into your classes
Upon completion of the course you will receive a Certificate in Effective Teaching Practices that is endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE) and recognized nationally.
You will earn 54 hours toward a Professional Growth Increment (PGI) for Full-Time Faculty or Professional Growth Hourly (PGH) for Part-Time Faculty.

Questions?
For further information about this ACUE course in effective teaching practices, please contact Lisa Rodriguez (lisa.rodriguez at mtsac.edu) or Barbara Mezaki (bmezaki at mtsac.edu)

For more information please visit: http://acue.org/programs/catalog/

What Faculty Have Said:

“I have been teaching for 18 years and I have a Master's Degree in Education. This course has reinvigorated my teaching.” Kelly Coreas
“I would encourage all faculty to take this course! It is not too much work and it is very valuable. I especially enjoyed that it is all pertinent to what we do and offers so many strategies that we could apply in our classrooms and with our interactions with students immediately.” Mary Beth Barrios
“It really help me better in lecturing, setting students expectations and getting students more engaged in class.” Antony Pai
“The main impact is a higher level of engagement by the students. I always tweaked my courses however I am now motivated to not be afraid to make changes as needed, including from the perspective how the students achieve the learning outcomes.” Sheila Espy
“This is the best course I've taken for professional development. I have always been focused on classroom discussions, but this course is allowing me to take it to a new level. I'm excited to be able to use these new techniques in the classroom, and I have been able to see the results instantly when I use them.” Missy Cunningham
“Take it. You are less the whole as a teacher without this class.” Chaz Perea