This course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of effective teaching strategies for college instructors. Throughout the course, you will explore key concepts such as the differences between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, how to design courses that foster intrinsic motivation, and how to craft learning objectives and assessment plans aligned with Bloom’s taxonomy. You will learn to address the challenges novice learners face and design active learning interventions informed by research on human learning. Additionally, the course will help you apply different theories of student learning and development to your teaching strategies while providing strategies to address common classroom issues such as academic dishonesty and student disengagement. By the end, you will be equipped to create engaging, student-centered courses that foster both academic success and personal growth.