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August 2025 Design, Refine, & Shine Course Prep Reminder Series

In August 2025, the John Jay Teaching & Learning Center launches a new series with course preparation reminders and tips. During August 2025, we will be sharing short blogs and resource lists that support effective course design towards student-centered, inclusive, socially just teaching and learning. Save, share, and use what works for you.

Design Refine Shine Course Prep Reminders

John Jay College 7 Principles Guide

A Guide to Assignments for Open Pedagogy and the Seven Principles for A Culturally Responsive, Inclusive and Anti-Racist Curriculum

Course Design                                                      

• Syllabus Design
• Assignment Design
• Backwards Design
• Assessment and Evaluation

Modalities

• Hybrid/Flipped Teaching
• HyFlex Teaching
• Online Teaching

Justice Pedagogies

• Culturally Sustaining Pedagogies
• Inclusive Teaching
• Open Pedagogy
• Pedagogy of Kindness
• Trauma-Informed Pedagogy
• Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Cognition and Reasoning

• Cognitive Learning
• Critical Thinking and Reflection
• Inquiry-Based Learning

Hands-On, Practical Learning

• Experiential Learning
• Teaching with Case Studies
• Problem-Based/Project-Based Learning

Communication and Guidance

• Facilitative Teaching
• Mentoring
• Classroom Management

Framing and Supporting Skills

• Teaching with AI
• Quantitative Reasoning/Literacy
• Writing Intensive Resources

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