ONE WKU Teaching Academy (OTA)

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The dates for applications for our Summer 2026 cohort will be announced at a later date.

Overview 

The ONE WKU Teaching Academy has been created to fulfill the following functions: 

• To create opportunities for participants to apply evidence-based principles to course design and pedagogy.  
• To offer a collegial space for participants to reflect on their current and proposed teaching practices. 
• To grow the community of practitioners focused on establishing a sense of belonging in the learning space.  

Designed to help faculty explore teaching practices that foster student engagement, expand access and opportunity, and create welcome learning environments, the goal of this program is to cultivate a mindset of continuous growth through praxis and reflection as a way to foster student belonging and success at WKU. 

Through participation in the OTA, participants will be able to more effectively:   

• Support a welcoming and engaging learning environment.
• Intentionally approach difficult interactions.
• Promote the academic success of all students. 

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Course Topics

Faculty will explore topics including:

• Personal Foundations
• Building Foundations for Accessible Education for Students
• Course & Classroom Climate
• Engaging All Students in the Learning Process 

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Course Schedule

In addition to online modules, there will be in person or synchronous meetings as well.

• Intro & Module 1 
• Module 2 
• Module 3 
• Module 4 

Application