Since Summer 2022, MSHE faculty, in partnership with MSHE Instructional Design and Technology Consultant Chris Neary, have assessed their courses based on Northwestern University’s Principles of Inclusive Teaching and other frameworks. Through these assessment efforts, we learn how MSHE integrates diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) into courses as well as the curriculum overall. Three
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What does the “next normal” look like at Northwestern? An ongoing series from the Teaching & Learning Technologies team in Northwestern IT looks at the intersection of pedagogy, technology, and the student experience in an ever-changing educational landscape. New articles are published each month with helpful how-to content for instructors interested in implementing any of the suggested techniques. Go
Are you considering how to appeal to different learning styles in your remote synchronous sessions? This blog post from Class Technologies Inc. inspires instructors like you to customize breakout room experiences for students who prefer learning in particular ways. At the core of this guidance is mapping content, process, product, and learning environment to diverse
Effective November 30, 2022, Northwestern Information Technology will enforce the Electronic Communications Standard policy for all faculty, staff, and students employed at Northwestern University. You may read the comprehensive policy here—consider two main takeaways applicable to your work with the Master of Science in Higher Education Administration Policy program (MSHE). Key takeaways of Electronic Communications
As we look to our students as aspiring higher education leaders, we may find opportunities for them to lead in the classroom. I recently read an Inside Higher Ed article about a Harvard University professor who experimented with this idea to give students greater agency of their learning. Richard J. Light, professor of teaching and
Download a printable version of the Course Preparation Checklist here. Note that this information also is included in your faculty appointment letter. Planning Your Course MSHE instructional design and technology consultant Chris Neary is available to help you plan, deliver, and assess your course. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach, your careful consideration of the
Lesson-planning is an important practice as you prepare for class sessions. Whether you teach in person, remotely, or a mix of both, students notice careful consideration of time, engagement, and adherence to course learning objectives. These tips associate with the Backward Design process for courses. In particular, lesson-planning is an important part of mapping course
Northwestern’s Office of the Provost promotes a Statement on Academic Accommodations for Religious Holidays. The preamble to this statement is as follows: Although Northwestern University does not as an institution observe religious holidays, the academic calendar is designed to avoid conflicts with observed holidays, such as July 4, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving, New Year’s Day, and
As noted in Northwestern University Principles of Inclusive Teaching, backward design is a straightforward, adaptable, and foundational framework that aligns your course learning goals, activities, and assessments. This framework starts by inviting you as the instructor to focus on your ultimate goal—increasing knowledge and competencies. You ask yourself what you want your students in this
Thank you to Adam Goodman, clinical professor, MSHE instructor, and Director of the Center for Leadership at Northwestern University, for recommending this post. Harvard Business Publishing recently posted some tips for how instructors encourage students to speak up in virtual classes. As MSHE experiences in-person and, at times, virtual instruction, consider how these tips apply