If you’re reading this and grew up going to Western schools, you might remember your teachers following this basic formula: Explain a subject from the blackboard, ask the kids questions that test ...

Teaching methods are the broader techniques used to help students achieve learning outcomes, while activities are the different ways of implementing these methods. Teaching methods help students: ...

We know what doesn’t work. Teaching via Shutterstock/michaeljung What makes “great teaching”? It’s a complicated question, made more difficult by trying to ...

Picture this: It’s your first day as a graduate student instructor. You’re armed with a stack of syllabi, a mind full of academic theories and the unshakable feeling that you might be in way over your ...

For decades, researchers have found that teachers in public schools have undervalued the potential for academic success among students of color, setting low expectations for them and thinking of ...

Evaluating teaching effectively requires thoughtful alignment with evidence-based practices and the inclusion of diverse perspectives. The Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL) supports departments and ...

Teaching quantitative material with the case method challenges students to build their capabilities in identifying and solving problems embedded in context, think critically about approaches and ...

Active learning puts students at the center of the learning process by encouraging them to engage, reflect, and apply what they’re learning in meaningful ways. Rather than passively receiving ...

Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) education is changing in response to new technologies and shifting social expectations. As digital systems become part of ...