Welcome to the UHD Teaching Academy

We are excited to introduce our new asynchronous online course, the Teaching Academy, launching on Canvas. This self-paced online course is designed for all University of Houston-Downtown faculty, covering best practices in teaching and learning along with UHD-specific resources.

Register for the UHD Teaching Academy

 

Program Overview

Fall 2025 Cohort

Course Launches :  September 1, 2025

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Stipends

To earn the stipend(s), all modules must be completed within a year of your cohort start date. However, funds are limited, and stipends will be awarded on a first come, first served basis.

• Level 1 Certification: Completing modules 1-4  and receive a $250 stipend, while funds last.
• Level 2 Certification: Completing modules 5-8  and receive a $250 stipend, while funds last.

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Module Highlights

Level One Certification

• Module 1: Designing a Quality Course
  Explore backward design, writing measurable objectives, assessment and feedback, and learning environment modeling.
• Module 2: Evidence-Based Instruction
  Delve into the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, flexible instructional frameworks, and evaluating teaching effectiveness.
• Module 3: Student Motivation and Engagement
  Focus on building a student-centered learning environment, understanding student motivation, and promoting academic integrity.
• Module 4: Online Teaching Design and Delivery
  Learn about online course design, UHD tech tools, and the Community of Inquiry framework.

Level Two Certification

• Module 5: ​Flexible Learning Designs
• Module 6: ​Integrating Academic Support Services​
• Module 7:​ Inclusive Learning Environment
• Module 8: ​Writing In The Disciplines

 

Registration

 

Certification Completion Acknowledgment

Spring 2025 Cohort | Modules 1-4

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The Teaching Academy is the evolution of the Certificate in Evidence-Based Instruction & Course Design.