Creating an effective learning environment requires thoughtful integration of strategies that promote student engagement, motivation, and success. We offer programs and services that equip instructors with practical tools and evidence-informed approaches designed to enhance their teaching practices. The Drake Institute’s Effective Learning Environments core competency area features Teaching Endorsement opportunities to all instructors on topics such as advanced use of educational technology, classroom conflict and ethics, and approaches that foster a strong sense of belonging and growth culture among students. With a focus on building supportive, responsive, and engaging learning environments, the programs and services offered within this core competency area empower educators to cultivate spaces where engaged and meaningful learning can thrive.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Participants will be able to define specific factors that contribute to an effective learning environment or experience.
- Participants will be able to demonstrate practical use of an evidence-informed strategy to cultivate an effective learning environment.