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Instructors can use the framework to guide their teaching choices about assignments, assessments, and classroom facilitation.  

Active learning is instruction that creates opportunities for students to actively participate in the knowledge-making process. 

A guide and list of Yale-related AI resources for faculty instructors interested in using or discussing AI in the classroom. 

Do you want to support and facilitate the success of students with wide-ranging experiences, identities, and learning styles? Are you interested in learning about the ‘hidden curriculum’ and how structural inequity in university settings impacts student engagement both in and outside of the classroom? In this four-week workshop, we will work together to recognize and address possible sources of…

This online learning community invites instructors from across disciplines to explore how the principles of disability justice can shape our teaching. We will start by introducing principles and vocabulary of disability justice, drawing on readings from both the scholarly disciplines of critical pedagogy and disability studies, and from grassroots disability justice organizers and culture worke…

How can we keep students engaged while delivering content efficiently in a large lecture class? In this ATW, we will explore strategies for enhancing lecture effectiveness that maintain student interest and promote active learning. Participants will develop practical tools and strategies for equitable and effective teaching and time management. We welcome teaching fellows and instructors at all…

First generation and low income (FGLI) students form a diverse and rapidly growing student population. Like many non-traditional student groups, FGLI students face challenges and barriers in college settings not necessarily designed for them. In this workshop, we will analyze first generation and low income students’ experiences and the strengths they bring to learning. We will examine first-pe…

How can we promote thoughtful and productive discussions in the classroom? What strategies can we use to encourage equitable student engagement across disciplinary settings? In this workshop, we will identify the components of an effective discussion and introduce strategies for facilitating dynamic and constructive conversations. You will gain a foundational toolkit for starting and shaping a …

How do you develop the next generation of scientists, mathematicians, or engineers? This workshop will provide guidance on applying equitable and effective teaching strategies in Quantitative Reasoning (QR) courses, and more broadly, STEM subjects. These disciplines require teaching students logic and analytical skills through the lens of course content. We will define quantitative reasoning an…

How can we build classrooms that more fully support disabled, neurodiverse, and chronically ill students? In this two-session workshop series, we will learn how to build classrooms and cultivate teaching methods that are holistically accessible, learn about disability resources on campus, and critically engage with how disability influences student and teacher experiences. The ITW will help gro…

How can we manage tense moments when facilitating discussions in the classroom? How can we show up for our students emotionally when discussing intellectually challenging topics? In this learning community, we will explore how we as instructors can center empathy and vulnerability in the classroom. We invite instructors from all disciplines to explore these topics through reading and discussing…

Do you want to have more fun in class? College students aren’t too old to have fun! Play can be an essential component of the learning process, but it is often only associated with childhood education. What might play bring to higher education and university curricula? In this ITW, we will discuss how play helps learners engage and relax in the classroom, make connections, and think creatively …

Have you encountered any issues regarding grading? Have you ever felt uncertain when designing a rubric? Consider joining our workshop, where we will address questions like: How can we grade fairly, transparently, and in a way that motivates students? What grading tools and techniques foster student engagement? In this workshop, we will analyze best practices for grading, study common types of …

How can we build classrooms that more fully support disabled, neurodiverse, and chronically ill students? In this two-session workshop series, we will learn how to build classrooms and cultivate teaching methods that are holistically accessible, learn about disability resources on campus, and critically engage with how disability influences student and teacher experiences. The ITW will help gro…

Where do you know from? The goal of the workshop is to reframe our understanding of how knowledge is produced and shared in the classroom to consider ‘knowing’ a collective practice. The workshop will utilize pedagogical scholarship to help participants expand their teaching practice beyond traditional models of knowledge transfer. We will begin with a group reflection of our respective discipl…

Generative AI tools like ChatGPT are becoming fixtures in classrooms, but how do we thoughtfully integrate them into our teaching? In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore how generative AI is shaping student learning, assignment design, and classroom engagement across disciplines. Together, we’ll examine sample use cases, discuss how to set clear expectations around AI use, and surface stra…

Designing your own course but don’t know where to start? Whether it’s your first time leading your own course or you’re just interested in improving your teaching, this two-part Advanced Teaching Workshop will walk you through where to start, what to focus on, and how to build an equitable and engaging curriculum. In this workshop, we will write learning objectives, design assessments, and buil…

Designing your own course but don’t know where to start? Whether it’s your first time leading your own course or you’re just interested in improving your teaching, this two-part Advanced Teaching Workshop will walk you through where to start, what to focus on, and how to build an equitable and engaging curriculum. In this workshop, we will write learning objectives, design assessments, and buil…

Does creating a rigorous classroom come at the cost of accessibility and equity? In this Intermediate Teaching Workshop (ITW), we’ll explore the meaning of Universal Design for Learning, use this framework to identify the barriers present in the traditional classroom model, and discover how to incorporate rigor without sacrificing access. If you have any questions, please contact Taylor Dover (…

Kick off the spring semester with the CCTP community! The first half hour will introduce the Certificate of College Teaching Preparation (CCTP)—what it is and how to get involved. Afterward, stick around to find a learning community or socialize! Whether you’re brand new, curious about the CCTP, or already working on your certificate, this is your chance to meet others pursuing the CCTP and …

Although many classes are conducted through in-person instruction, online teaching remains an important and valuable medium for reaching students. We will consider best practices for remote teaching and both the challenges and benefits of teaching online. We will discuss ways to incorporate equity and accessibility into online teaching and how to build community in the online classroom. Please …

Beyond just being an indicator of students’ progress, class participation can serve as a crucial facilitator of understanding through building classroom environments that encourage meaningful student engagement. This workshop explores the meaning of “participation” and the diverse ways in which it can appear in the classroom, the stakes of why participation is important to student learning, and…

No one wants to grade AI-generated text, and students do not want to outsource their learning to AI. How do we return to our assessments—essays, group projects, presentations, reading responses and beyond—in light of AI? This workshop is premised on the belief that unpermitted AI use will be less appealing and accessible when assessments align with learning goals and when we are explicit about …