Faculty & Instructor Resources

Teaching at Bowling Green State University

The Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) is deeply committed to enhancing the teaching practices of all educators with a vast offering of resources and supplemental materials.

We encourage the BGSU teaching community to learn about the fundamental frameworks that helps shape what we know about student learning and educational success.

The Faculty & Instructor Resources section will introduce you to key concepts and best practices related to teaching. This homepage offers insightful information on pedagogy and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) that will start you on the best foot forward!

Pedagogy

Pedagogy is the theory and practice of teaching and it involves how instructors and students work together with course content.

Pedagogy refers to the methods, strategies, and principles used in teaching and learning. It encompasses the theory and practice of education, including the ways educators design and deliver instruction, assess learning, and adapt to meet the needs of students.

Effective pedagogy involves an understanding of both subject matter and the best ways to convey it to learners to foster engagement and understanding. Instructors are encouraged to consider how aspects of learning lead to mastery.

Some things to consider when developing pedagogy include:

Student needs: Present the curriculum in a way that's relevant to student needs
Student differences: Acknowledge student differences, including group differences
Student participation: Ask students when and how they learn, and what barriers they face
Growth mindset: Develop a teaching pedagogy that helps students develop growth-mindset beliefs

Pedagogy bridges the gap by ensuring that professors not only possess knowledge but also know how to convey it effectively. This dual focus prepares students not just to memorize information but to think critically and apply their knowledge in real-world contexts.

Updated: 10/23/2026 03:14PM