ACUE
ACUE | Association of College and University Educators
About
The Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) is dedicated to student success through high-quality instruction. In partnership with higher education institutions, we offer the only nationally recognized Effective Teaching certification, endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE), supported by a vibrant online community of practice focused on advancing teaching excellence.
Deliberative Dialogue
ACUE has launched a five-part series on deliberative dialogue, offering short, flexible Quick Studies that provide faculty with practical strategies for embedding this approach across disciplines and course formats. Whether new to deliberative dialogue or seeking to refine existing practice, instructors gain ready-to-use tools to prepare students for meaningful conversations that advance learning and civic readiness.
REGISTER FOR THE DELIBERATIVE DIALOGUE SERIES
- What Is Deliberative Dialogue?
Explore how deliberative dialogue differs from traditional college classroom discussion and debate, and how it helps build students’ civic awareness of complex issues, critical thinking, and communication skills. - Integrating Deliberative Dialogue into Your Course
Incorporate deliberative dialogue into your course in a purposeful way by selecting timely topics, essential resources, and planning assessments to evaluate the learning. - Preparing for Deliberative Dialogue Through Practice
Equip students for deliberative dialogue by setting community norms, teaching active listening, and creating low-stakes practice opportunities to build student confidence and communication skills. - Launching a Deliberative Dialogue
Apply a structured framework to present relevant issues, revisit community norms, and outline multiple stances on complex issues to jumpstart productive classroom dialogue. - Facilitating a Deliberative Dialogue
Guide students through deliberative dialogue by facilitating structured discussions, addressing common challenges, and using debriefing strategies.
Effective Teaching Practices Certification
ACUE’s nationally recognized Certification in Effective Teaching is built from an expert-validated framework. Taken as four pathway courses or a single comprehensive course, the certification empowers faculty to strengthen their teaching from day one.
REGISTER FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING PRACTICES
Effective Teaching Practices
- Creating a Productive Learning Environment
- Promoting Active Learning
- Inspiring Inquiry and Preparing Lifelong Learners
- Designing Learner-Centered Courses