Grad Grow Learning Opportunities

Feedback is an important tool for all instructors as they continually improve the effectiveness of their teaching. The Center for Teaching and Learning provides several services to instructors to gather meaningful feedback on courses. Both during the term and afterwards, the CTL will help you gather, interpret, and respond to various forms of feedback and evaluation. 

CIRTL’s mission is to enhance excellence in STEM undergraduate education by developing a faculty committed to implementing and advancing evidence-based teaching practices for diverse learners. 

To gain another perspective on your teaching, consider scheduling a video recording and consultation through the Center for Teaching and Learning. Choose a class session to be filmed by event services, and afterwards a CTL consultant will meet with you to review the recording and offer feedback and suggestions. Note that these recordings are for personal use only; to have a class filmed for your teaching portfolio or other purposes, contact event services directly. Schedule online at least a week in advance. Open to all instructors and TAs.

The Course Design Institute (CDI) at the Center for Teaching and Learning is an annual program that provides faculty and lecturers with a collaborative environment in which to design a new course, or modify an existing course, optimized for student inclusion, learning, and engagement.

The Center for Teaching and Learning offers a list of tips and resources for creating the optimal syllabus for your course. After browsing through their guidance, take a look at the Syllabus Template. This is a customizable document containing links to resources and policies you may find useful as you craft your syllabus for your online course.