2022
Innovative STEM Teaching Practices, Florida State University Office of STEM Teaching Activities
A workshop for educators on how to create effective, equitable, and inclusive learning environments for STEM undergraduate students. The workshop covered research-based teaching practices and learning strategies to deepen the pedagogical knowledge of educators and improve student learning.
2022
Equity and Inclusion in Higher Education, University of Cincinnati Learning & Teaching Center
A workshop focused on promoting equity and inclusion in higher education. The workshop covered creating an equitable learning environment, designing inclusive curricula, and implementing inclusive pedagogy.
2022
Innovations in Hybrid Learning, Harvard University Division of Continuing Education
A workshop focused on best practices in creating hybrid learning environments. The workshop covered creating an equitable and inclusive hybrid learning environment, innovative methods, and essential technology for student engagement and success.
2016
Practicum in College Biology Teaching, University of North Carolina Wilmington
A course focused on educational theory, research, and practice in teaching biology at the college level. The course included mentorship from multiple professors, instruction on designing course curriculum, and teaching evaluation.
2015
Teaching in Higher Education, University of North Carolina Wilmington
A course focused on preparing graduate students for academic positions, with an emphasis on fostering an effective learning environment and applying research-based teaching strategies for learners at the college level.
2014
Instructors’ Academy, Coastal Carolina Community College
A 10-week professional development opportunity for instructors, nominated by their department chairs, to cultivate deeper understanding of research-based teaching strategies, learning strategies, and technology enhanced learning.
Christian Commander, PhD 