Programs Archive - Center for Teaching and Learning

The CTL is piloting a new observation format through which graduate students and postdoctoral instructors receive a detailed narrative record of what happens inside their classroom.

Join the CTL for a series of illuminating hour-long talks and roundtables exploring the art and science of exceptional teaching.

Two faculty collaborate during iTeach 2019

The WashU Center for Teaching & Learning strives to recognize excellence in pedagogy. WashU's "Thank a Prof" program provides an opportunity for current students to send a thank you note to their ...

Hands-on experience as a CTL staff member, contributing directly to CTL programs and services to facilitate teaching and learning at WashU.

Hands-on, evidence-based workshops on effective teaching practices for faculty.

Short 30-minute conversations held on Zoom covering a variety of teaching and learning topics.

Tutorials and discussions focused on how to teach with educational technologies in and out of the classroom

4 grad students discussing teaching at a table

In-depth program to assist in planning and designing a college-level course.

As we navigate ongoing challenges, Teaching with Joy invites us to connect with the fun and meaningful parts of pedagogy. We’ll provide space to pause, explore, create, connect with others – and y...

Sponsored by the Office of the Provost, a year-long program for faculty wishing to learn about and enact more equitable and inclusive practices in their teaching and curriculum design.

Semester-long peer observation and reflection program for faculty wishing to actively work on their pedagogy in a supportive, structured environment.

Series of workshops and discussions for faculty new to WashU and with less than three years of college teaching experience

Sustained cross-disciplinary conversation for faculty on critical topics in teaching and learning.

The Coalition for Language Teaching and Learning is a group of language teaching faculty working in collaboration with the CTL to support, celebrate, and strengthen language teaching at WashU. ...

2 grad students considering a teaching challenge

Support for faculty, graduate students, and postdocs interested in learning more about SoTL or designing and implementing a SoTL project.

Formalized training in pedagogy for graduate students and postdocs from across all disciplines.

3 graduate students consider a scenario in a workshop

EPIC: Exploring Practices in the Classroom is an interdisciplinary learning community for graduate students who are in their first years.

Hands-on, evidence-based workshops on effective teaching practices for grad students and postdocs.

Teaching Orientation for new graduate students at WashU.

GPAC provides feedback to the CTL on matters related to graduate students and postdocs.

Semester-long course for grad students and postdocs to explore the process of creating SoTL research.

Peer writing program for writing a teaching philosophy statement.

The Interdisciplinary Graduate Network for Inquiry, Teaching, and Engagement (IGNITE) is a new, peer-led program for graduate students and postdocs who are passionate about teaching.

Cross-disciplinary conversations on critical topics in teaching and learning, revolving around a semester's chosen pedagogy theme.

Network of 30+ universities dedicated to enhancing undergraduate STEM education, offering several opportunities for graduate students and postdocs at WashU.

The Excellence in Teaching Awards program, sponsored by Emerson, annually recognizes educators (K-16) in the St. Louis metropolitan area who are examples of excellence in their field.

Partial list of teaching awards won by our outstanding professors

Programs

Pilot Program: Summative Observation for Graduate Students and Postdocs

Exploring Educational Excellence Speaker Series

Thank a Prof

CTL Graduate Fellows

Faculty Workshops

Virtual Conversations

Tech Trainings

Course Design Institute

Teaching with Joy

Creating Equitable & Inclusive Learning Environments

Teaching Triangles

Early Career Faculty Teaching Seminar

Faculty Reading Community

The Coalition for Language Teaching & Learning

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)

Professional Development in Teaching Program

EPIC Learning Community

Graduate Student and Postdoc Workshops

Graduate Student Mentored Teaching Orientation

Graduate Student and Postdoc Advisory Council (GPAC)

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Seminar

Jump-Start to Writing a Teaching Philosophy Statement Program

IGNITE Learning Community

GSPD Reading Community

CIRTL Network

Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award

Teaching Awards

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