Ep. 088: Beware "Best Practices"
We've all heard the phrase "best practices" in regards to teaching... but how, exactly, do we define what "best" means? In this episode, Dr. Jen Friberg, the Center's director of scholarly teaching, joins Jim Gee to unpack that phrase and unearth its potential pitfalls. Instead, they explore concepts behind Evidence-Based Pedagogy, one dimension of the Framework for Inclusive Teaching Excellence. Jen highlights recent projects by faculty at Illinois State which shed light on teaching, student learning, and the student experience. And they discuss how small applications of evidence can make significant changes in our teaching and students' learning without demanding a huge amount of our already precious time.
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Show Notes
- Evidence-Based Pedagogy is just one dimension of the Framework for Inclusive Teaching Excellence
- Listen to this episode to learn more about another dimension, Classroom Climate and Culture
- Learn more about the Center's extensive consultation services
- Explore the support for faulty and staff offered through the Center for Civic Engagement
- Jen also mention the Office of Student Research and the Honors Program as resources for applying evidence-based pedagogy.
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