The Engaged Teacher: From Concept to Classroom

Issued by Portland State University

In the Office of Academic Innovation (OAI), we believe meaningful teaching development in higher education is an iterative process of thoughtful change through experimentation, interaction, and reflection. The Engaged Teacher: From Concept to Classroom Microcredential is designed to support and encourage faculty to find opportunities to grow in ways that speak to their discipline and teaching context.

Skills

Campus Networking
Curricular modifications
Educational Evaluation
Exploration
Problem Solving
Reflective practice
Resource building

Earning Criteria

This microcredential creates space for faculty to problem-solve, experiment, or simply explore a new teaching interest in conversation with colleagues in OAI. The total time commitment to earn the microcredential is ten hours, which includes consultation about a new pedagogical strategy or tool, creating a plan for implementation, and reflection after enacting it.