Teaching and Learning

This workshop addresses the unique challenges and opportunities of implementing active learning strategies in large, introductory lecture settings, which are crucial as they often mark the beginning of a student's journey into a specific discipline or way of thinking. Research in educational pedagogy supports the effectiveness of active learning, particularly...

Can you think of a particular course assignment that causes frustration and challenges for either you or your students? Would you like support in revising and improving this assignment, particularly to align with equitable grading practices? In this hands-on clinic, participants will work collaboratively with CTL consultants and instructor colleagues to review their chosen assignment and brainstorm possible changes. In the process, instructors will surface what they value most in teaching and learning as well as learn about existing strategies and frameworks for equitable...

Interested in advancing equity within the courses that you teach? Eager to try grading in new or different ways? We invite you to network with like-minded colleagues who have explored different strategies for equitable grading. In small roundtable discussions, participants will have the chance to meet with different instructors who have redesigned their grading to foster greater equity in student learning and outcomes. Instructors will be encouraged to share their own experiences and challenges with grading, as well as collaboratively brainstorm possible solutions to common...

Research shows that students thrive when they actively engage with course content and collaborate with peers, but it can be tricky to figure out the best Active Learning strategy for a given topic, lesson, or learning objective. This workshop will help you develop your personal criteria for choosing active learning strategies that align with your instructional...