Effective teaching at the University of Missouri-St. Louis fosters student learning through research-informed, relevant, organized, and engaging instruction.

Using disciplinary expertise as well as current pedagogical content knowledge, effective educators are student-focused and employ strategies that promote student learning. Effective educators respect diversity by creating a community for learners that is inclusive and equitable. Effective educators model and foster lifelong, self-directed learning.

Sustained teaching effectiveness requires continual refinement through deliberative reflection and professional development. It is documented and assessed by measurable outcomes, and it is strengthened by institutional resources and programs that promote a culture of support.