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Mission

 

The Center for Pedagogical Advancement fosters student success by supporting faculty success. By engaging educators in evidence-based pedagogical practices, responsive curriculum design, and interdisciplinary collaborations, the center is dedicated to partnering with faculty members to prepare Behrend graduates with durable skills for the ever-changing world.

Staff and Contact

Qi Dunsworth

Qi Dunsworth, Ph.D. 

With over 20 years of experience in teaching, educational research, and curriculum development, Qi is committed to bridging the gap between pedagogical theory and instructional practice. Building upon her background in communication and educational technology, she collaborates with faculty to address the evolving demands of today’s learning environments. Beyond professional work, Qi enjoys hiking, skiing, and gardening. 

 

Services:

  • Classroom observation for informal feedback or to learn from fellow teachers
  • Teaching workshops or conferences
  • Consulting on course and curricular improvement for student success
  • Collaborating on grants and projects

Services

Sharing

Events

Providing a platform for educators to exchange ideas, practices, insights, and team up for collaboration

a college class in session

Observe a Class

An informative way of discovering good teaching methods or providing formative feedback

consulting and discussing

Consultation

Discuss best solutions for individual classes or strategic planning for the curriculum

Collaborations

RET Behrend project cohort

Projects

Collaborating on and providing support to grant projects

Presenting at ASEE 2024 conference

Scholarly Activity

Partnering with faculty members to improve teaching and learning

Experimenting

Course Enhancement

Enhancing courses by incorporating evidence-based practices

Office Location