How does Kirkwood define Quality Instruction?
What is Quality Instruction?
Kirkwood defines Quality Instruction as dynamic, learner-centered teaching that fosters open communication, inclusivity, and academic success.
Quality Instruction descriptors
The descriptors below demonstrate what Quality Instruction looks like in the classroom.
- Promote opportunities for active learning and engagement across various interactions (student-student, student-content, student-instructor).
- Engage in continuous improvement through reflective practices regarding course design and delivery.
- Use flexible and adaptable teaching techniques based on student feedback and real-time needs.
- Deliver content that is relevant, applicable to real-world scenarios, and linked to learning outcomes.
- Present course content and assess students in multiple formats to accommodate diverse learning needs, offering choice when possible.
- Build trust and collaboration between students and instructors, emphasizing the instructor's role as a facilitator.
- Provide regular and substantive feedback and opportunities for student reflection.
- Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment that fosters relationships and encourages diverse perspectives and participation with mutual respect.