Professional Development

The Center for Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology (CCIT) endorses developing flexible learning environments that meet the diverse needs of all students. The CCIT supports faculty in designing inclusive courses and improving education quality for the benefit of learners. The CCIT highly encourages all faculty members to take advantage of the services offered, aimed at responding to the diverse needs of learners. Instructors are invited to openly discuss challenges, explore inclusive strategies together, and reduce barriers to student learning and engagement through professional development.

The CCIT helps faculty adhere to best practices that support diverse learners. This includes guiding the creation of courses aligned with principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Culturally Responsive Teaching, and the Understanding by Design (UbD) framework. The application of these inclusive strategies is an essential step in developing learning environments that meet the needs of all students.

The CCIT offers key services including curriculum design assistance, pedagogical development, and helping faculty improve student outcomes, motivation, engagement, evaluation, competencies, syllabus creation, program assessment, and use of educational technology. These efforts aim to enhance the quality of education students receive, align the curriculum with institutional goals and external expectations, and create a more engaging classroom for all.

Additionally, the CCIT provides extensive professional development opportunities to faculty in the form of workshops, courses, and one-on-one consultations. The programming covers innovative teaching methods and building skills in educational technology. Some sample offerings include sessions on Inclusive by Design with UDL Strategies, Cultivating Whole-Student Engagement, and Fostering Reflective Thinking.