Important Note: In order to successfully complete the CHE certification, a candidate must participate in a virtual or face-to-face workshop. Please view upcoming workshops before requesting the program.
As a post-secondary hospitality educator, you need to be knowledgeable about the industry and how it works and also be able to use the latest high-impact instructional methods and teaching techniques. The internationally recognized Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE®) certification recognizes the teaching ability of hospitality educators at the college level.
This program enables you to:
- Learn techniques to strengthen students’ critical thinking and motivation to learn
- Share ideas with your peers
- Receive recognition for your teaching abilities
The CHE program is the only professional development opportunity designed for post-secondary hospitality educators around the world. It enables you to strengthen your students’ critical thinking and motivation to learn, and receive recognition for your teaching abilities from students, colleagues, and the industry.
This intensive workshop covers the following topics:
- Discussing student, teacher, and course evaluations
- Designing a course syllabus
- Writing complete instructional objectives
- Employing appropriate methods for ending a class
- Selecting appropriate interactive teaching methods
- Identifying and employing effective classroom communication methods
- Distinguishing appropriate learning levels for instructional objectives
- Identifying general learning outcomes
- Establishing a positive classroom culture
- Demonstrating effective personal presentation style in the classroom
- Applying appropriate content presentation methods
- Demonstrating the appropriate use of support media
The CHE is right for every level of hospitality educator:
- Novice teachers who need to build their confidence
- Seasoned professors looking for ways to revitalize their teaching
- Industry professionals serving as adjunct instructors or lecturers at a college or university