Engagement

Certificate in Introductory Course Praxis

The Certificate in Introductory Course Praxis is awarded upon demonstrated completion of the following:

  1. Online module and data collection activity: Evidence-informed Course Iteration – Reading your own course data
  2. Session and praxis cycle: Course (Re)Design – Designing the student journey, making the hidden curriculum visible, bridging knowledge gaps, and auditing course policies
  3. Session and praxis cycle: Engaging Teaching – Fostering active and self-regulated learning, and building belonging and psychological safety
  4. Session and praxis cycle: Assessment – Designing Frequent low-stakes assessments, providing actionable guidance, and detecting and responding to early warning signs
  5. Session: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) – Designing for every learner
  6. Consultation: Syllabus Review
  7. Final integrative project and consultation: 13-Week Student Journey
  8. Peer learning sessions: Faculty Learning Community (FLC) – minimum of two

The required program components may be completed in as little as two academic semesters or over a maximum period of eighteen months. The certificate is designed to accommodate academic workloads through flexible deadlines and multiple session offerings.