Teaching in Practice Series
Research-informed strategies and practical approaches to teaching and learning.
(formerly Just-in-Time-Teaching)
The Teaching in Practice Series offers in-depth, research-informed resources to support effective teaching and learning. Each multi-part series explores a teaching topic through relevant research, practical instructional strategies, detailed explanations, and examples of how these approaches can be applied in the classroom.
Explore the topics below to find strategies and approaches you can incorporate into your teaching practice.
Explore by Teaching Area
Creating an Engaging & Inclusive Environment
Support belonging, motivation, and inclusive teaching practices.
- Active learning
- Anti-racism
- Charged discussions
- Student motivation
- Implicit bias
- Inclusive practices
- Microaggressions & microaffirmations
- Student wellbeing
- Supporting first-generation students
- Supporting transfer students
Designing & Organizing the Course
Structure courses for clarity, equity, and effectiveness.
Planning Instruction & Learning Activities
Design engaging and effective learning experiences.
- Activating your lecture
- Designing effective writing assignments
- Educational technology
- Engaged reading
- Laboratory activities
- Generative AI and Teaching
- Global learning
- Library anxiety
- Reflection & metacognition
- Covering content
- International students
- Multilingual learners
Assessing Student Learning
Measure and support student progress effectively.
- Plagiarism
- Effective feedback
- Grading & assessment
- Test questions
Reflecting on Teaching Effectiveness
Improve teaching through reflection and feedback.
- Effective teaching
Alphabetical Order
Active Learning
Engage students through participation and interaction.
Student Motivation
Increase student interest, persistence, and engagement.
Inclusive Practices
Create equitable and supportive learning environments.
Charged Discussions
Navigate difficult topics as meaningful learning opportunities.