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Transparent Teaching Framework Purpose: Transparent Teaching is a framework created at Harvard, which can be used to design clearer assignments and make learning processes explicit and accessible for all students. Transparent assignme...
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Teaching International Students
Purpose: International students enrich our classrooms with diverse perspectives, experiences, and questions—but they may also face unique challenges navigating new academic expectations. As ...
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Teaching a Multigenerational Classroom Purpose: Today’s classrooms may bring together secondary students, traditional-age undergraduates, and working adult learners with wide-ranging backgrounds, experiences, and goals. This diversity e...
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Teaching Undergraduates and Graduate Students Purpose: In some courses, it’s common to find both undergraduate and graduate students learning side by side. While this format offers opportunities for cross-level peer learning, it also p...
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Teaching Adult Learners Purpose: Harvard Division of Continuing Education (DCE) instructors teach non-traditional adult learners who often balance work, family, and academic goals. These learners bring a wealth of personal and professio...
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Rubrics
Purpose: Rubrics can transform the assessment and feedback process for both instructors and students. When used thoughtfully, they clarify expectations, save time, and help students understand not just how they are...
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Informal Student Feedback Purpose: Early, informal feedback lets you identify what’s working for your students and what could be improved before midterms roll around. By intentionally inviting input within the first weeks of your course, ...
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Effective Feedback Purpose: Effective feedback is one of the most powerful tools instructors have to support learning, but it can be challenging to deliver feedback that motivates and guides students. How can you ensure your feedback is...
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Student Presentations
Purpose: Student presentations allow learners to showcase their knowledge, develop communication skills, and engage meaningfully with course material. Whether delivered live or asynchronously, present...
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Grading Group Projects Purpose: Group projects help build collaboration and communication skills, but grading them can bring unique challenges. How do you ensure grades are fair, reflect both group and individual effort, and encourage m...