Competency #2: Creating Effective Learning Environments

Description of Core Competency

The purpose of this second competency is to create and provide effective learning environment for all students by understanding student's backgrounds, experiences, and expectations. Achieving this requires teachers to get to know their students by taking proactive steps to facilitate conservations and in-class activities to get to know their students. By mastering this competency, an inclusive learning environment in which all students are comfortable in expressing their thoughts should be possible.

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Artifacts and Materials

• This agenda outlines the topics discussed at the Certification in College Teaching Institute (CCTI), hosted by the Graduate School.

• This presentation​ on effective learning environments was presented at the CCTI. It contains helpful information such as how to consider endogenous and exogenous factors to achieve teaching goals.

• I took notes​ on the effective learning environment session at the CCTI. 

• This reflection ​sheet discusses what I learned about coming a better educator, what I remain unsure about, and how I will apply these strategies to my own classroom.

• This  draft lesson plan  shows how I applied backwards course design using a template from the Vanderbilt University Center for Teaching.

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Interpretation/Reflection

To read my interpretation/reflection paper, please click here.