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Teaching Effectiveness Framework (Colorado State University)
Colorado State University
Michael’s
Recommendation
Anchoring CSU's Developing and Evaluating Teaching Toolkit, this robust framework centers on seven domains of effective teaching: Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Curriculum/Curricular Alignment, Inclusive Pedagogy, Student Motivation, Classroom Climate, Instructional Strategies, and Feedback and Assessment. The incredibly valuable resources in the toolkit supporting each domain of the framework include a list of evidence-based practices, self-reflection rubrics, examples, professional development opportunities, recommended readings, and reference lists.
Developmental and Self-Reflective
- The TEF is the foundational component of the comprehensive Developing and Evaluating Teaching Toolkit. The toolkit includes a recommended process for annual review, options for goal setting, and tools for measuring teaching effectiveness. The recommended process for developing and evaluating teaching incorporates the TEF as a starting point for annual goal setting.
- The TEF is designed to be developmental and self-reflective; it is not intended to be used as a stand-alone evaluative tool but rather as a resource for goal setting and reflection within an iterative process for annual review.
- Meaningful measures of teaching must separate the impact of the instructor from the many other factors that affect the attainment of educational outcomes. Teaching is a developmental process that takes time, experience, reflection, and support; the TEF is intended to be used as a supportive and self-reflective tool to improve teaching effectiveness and student success.
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