Document Type
Chapter
Journal/Book Title/Conference
Documenting Teaching Excellence
Editor
Karin deJonge-Kannan and Travis N. Thurston
Publisher
Utah State University
Publication Date
2025
First Page
93
Last Page
116
Abstract
Defining what constitutes teaching excellence is a crucial focus for faculty development to create deep learning opportunities in our classrooms and ensure our students’ success. However, establishing a single definition is challenging to standardize and quantify. We recognize outstanding teaching when we see and experience it — we all know the faculty members who spark curiosity, foster deep learning, and create memorable experiences for our students. Yet, how do we assess something so complex, nuanced, and profoundly influential? Excellent teaching varies based on the institution, the field, the context, the content, and the demographics of the students in a course. This variability significantly complicates the assessment of teaching quality.
Recommended Citation
Agutter, James; Halstrom, T. Adam; and Cook, Anne, "6. The Creation of a Teaching Excellence Framework: Defining, Measuring, And Facilitating Teaching Excellence" (2025). Documenting Teaching Excellence. Paper 11.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/documenting_teaching_excellence/11