Teaching Support Resources
Resources to Support Your Ongoing Instruction
Starting off on the right foot
"101 Things You Can Do in the First three Weeks of Class" is a clever article about the many things that you can accomplish early in the semester and even on the very first day. Setting the tone, setting expectations, describing requirements, and making a good first impression are all essential to a successful semester. You may not be able to accomplish all of these, but you should aim for some.
Pedagogical Frameworks and Theories
Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy
A short interview from Ed Week introducing the concept of Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy
Problem-Based Learning
Problem-Based Learning (PBL) enhances students' ability to work through "real-life" scenarios while applying critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Check out this brief study guide to problem-based learning, suitable for students as well as short video resources to learn more about Problem-Based Learning: 2-min. PBL overview video, detailed PBL explanation video part 1 (6 min.), detailed PBL explanation video part 2 (7 min.).
Assessing Student Learning
As a teacher, you probably ask yourself "how can I tell if my students are actually learning what they are supposed to?“ To help you to better understand assessment and student learning outcomes (SLO’s), here are a series of very short “Assessment Quickies” youtube videos that will help you to incorporate SLOs into your course, map them to your curriculum, and assess and measure your students' progress to the curriculum. For additional assistance developing or improving course assessment visit the Office of Assessment or contact the Director of the Office of Assessment and Evaluation 215-972-6308 , M2-36 Mint Building, 2nd floor
Repositories of Pedagogical Resources
Harper College’s Academy for Excellence in Teaching maintains a repository of useful resources related to e-learning, assessment of student learning, classroom management, getting ready for your first day, instructional strategies, and lesson planning. See also these course design resources from Harper College.
Vanderbilt University's Center for Teaching offers a collection of teaching guides.
- Principles & Frameworks: Understanding Learning & Course Design
- Pedagogies & Strategies: Interactive Lecturing & Active Learning
- Reflecting & Assessint: Assessing Learning & Assessing Teaching
- Challenges & Opportunities: Preparing to Teach, Class Management, & Integrating Technology
- Populations & Contexts: Specific Audiences & Specific Contexts
- Examples of Blended & Online Learning Modules
CCP Technology
The College has various resources to support your use of technology in the classroom.
Online Learning at CCP
To learn more about online learning at CCP, view an interview with Vaishali Sharma:
Tech Resources for Adjunct Faculty
Also from the Adjunct Success Initiative, please view this video with Myla Morris on resources available to adjunct faculty, particularly in teaching developmental courses:
Learn to use CCP's email system and the MyCCP portal
Information Technology Services (ITS) offers courses and guidance covering these topics. Visit the website to view the ITS training calendar. For immediate help with an email or MyCCP question, call 215-751-6000 (or extension 6000 from a campus phone).
Canvas Support
For more information and assistance regarding Canvas, the online Learning Management System, visit the Office of Online Learning and Distance Education or peruse the Canvas Instructor Guide.
Make an instructional video using the One Button Studio
The One Button Studio, a fully-featured digital video production studio that is designed to be both powerful and easy to use, requiring no prior video production experience. Reserve the studio by visiting the Information desk at the Library.