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Schreyer Institute
      for Teaching Excellence
301 Rider Building
227 West Beaver Avenue
University Park, PA 16802
Phone: (814) 865-8681
Fax: (814) 865-8659

104-105 Pollock Building
University Park, PA 16802
Scanning: (814) 863-2802
Testing: (814) 863-8116
Fax: (814) 863-2322


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Tools for Teaching and Learning

Look to our specialists to help you use best practices in your teaching. Whether you are new to our services, or an old friend, please don't hesitate to contact us at site@psu.edu with your questions.


Course Design and Planning


  • Adult learners
  • Developing learning objectives
  • Online and blended learning
  • Syllabus development
  • Test planning
  • Using tests creatively in course design
  • Writing effective cases

Teaching and Assessment Strategies


  • Computer-based testing
  • In-class assessment techniques
  • Inquiry-based learning
  • Large class strategies
  • Problem-based learning
  • Resources for Teaching Writing
  • Rubrics
  • Teaching diverse students
  • Using discussion in the classroom
  • Ways to avoid students sharing test information
  • Writing good test questions
  • Working with groups

Tools for Course Evaluation


  • Classroom observations
  • Midsemester feedback
  • Student Rating of Teaching Effectiveness (SRTEs)
  • Using item analysis to improve tests and learning

Tools for University Assessment


  • General Education Assessment
  • Program and Department Assessment

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning


  • Public scholarship
  • Service learning
  • Teaching and course portfolios
  • Writing a teaching philosophy

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