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

Explanations and practice exercises for specific elements of English grammar.

Explore how imposter stress and perfectionism are related, and how overcome them.

Reflective Teaching invites instructors to examine their pedagogy, articulate reasons and strengths for their strategies

Student narratives about writing in graduate school. Each episode explores an important decision, strategy, or challenge faced by the guest.

Chihiro Larissa Tsukamoto discusses how to design a writing process that fits and heals you.

 Mario Soriano Jr. talks about leveraging his research Interests and skills in hydrology and water resources.

Dana Hayward talks about staying embedded in university life on your terms.

Video tutorials and practice quizzes on the principles of academic integrity, fair paraphrase and summary, and writing with AI.

Broaden your understanding of academic style with explanations and models for a range of elements.

Including a welcoming accessibility statement on your course syllabus will encourage students who encounter accessibility challenges

Learn how to make courses inclusive, equitable, and accessible for students regardless of disability.

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

The purpose of this document is to challenge teachers to think more broadly about the skills and the knowledge base that they want students to develop

Learn more about the ways you can leverage AI to support your learning. 

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

Curated examples that demonstrate some of the novel ways Yale instructors are engaging their students with AI platforms.

Lecture capture supports student review and increases accessibility. You can automatically record your class lecture and presentation materials.

An nonexhaustive list of available accommodations to support the diverse range of learners that make up Yale’s graduate student community.

Blind grading is an approach where student work is stripped of identifiers prior to the review and grading process to reduce bias

Bloom’s Taxonomy is a framework that organizes learning objectives: Remember, Understand, Apply, Analyze, Evaluate, and Create

Using students’ prior knowledge can support their learning and address misconceptions.  

Case-based learning is an active learning approach used across disciplines in which students apply their knowledge to real-word case studies.

A Grad Student’s Guide to Teaching at Yale and Beyond

A Grad Student’s Guide to Teaching at Yale and Beyond

Before submitting your paper, check that you’ve cited your sources fairly and accurately.

A guide on techniques that instructors can use to quickly evaluate student learning in class

Classroom seating arrangements can affect student learning, attention, participation, and interactions

Instructors can use assessments to test student learning and understanding of concepts throughout a course.

Strategies for facilitating conversations on challenging topics.

Resources to equip instructors with a basic understanding of issues surrounding content warnings and a variety of pedagogical approaches. 

Course introduction videos are an excellent way for instructors to welcome their students to their class, regardless of instructional modality.

Instructors can present information typically explored in lecture through digital media and dedicate class time to active learning.

A guide on creating curriculum maps for courses and degree programs

This page will provide recommendations and examples to guide you through the exam design process.

Pre-course surveys are a series of questions that help instructors learn about their students’ interests and experiences before the first day of class

Explore strategies for effective class discussions at Yale’s Poorvu Center. Learn methods like Socratic Seminars, Think-Pair-Share, and Jigsaw.

Learn strategies to engage students in large lectures with active learning, participatory techniques, and structured discussions.

Discover expert tips for effective online teaching! Yale’s faculty and student provide insights from course structure to Canvas design. 

Definitions and explanations of writing elements common to academic papers across a wide range of disciplines and genres.

Discover methods to help students reflect on their learning process, using strategies like reflection questions and active learning. 

Yale facilitates anonymous teaching evaluations through the Online Course Evaluations (OCE) system

Experiential learning is a type of active learning in which students learn through the experience of doing

Explore resources on fellowship writing for grad students, including how to find funding opportunities & guides to the NSF GRFP, NIH NRSA, and more.

Yale offers comprehensive tech support for students, including hardware troubleshooting, software access, and Wi-Fi connectivity solutions.

How do you prepare yourself for a future faculty position? By making the most of your teaching as a graduate student or postdoctoral associate.

While flexibility can be critically important for equitable and inclusive teaching, it also needs to be balanced with simple, coherent expectations.

Formative assessments are employed while learning is ongoing to monitor student progress in course learning objectives

Resources on the topic of ungrading, drawn from publications ranging from popular press to academic venues. 

Group work can help students uncover and address gaps and misconceptions in knowledge, while improving their public reasoning and team-based skills. 

Learn active learning techniques, inclusive teaching practices, and organizational tips to enhance engagement and improve student outcomes.

One of the most effective ways to establish a productive classroom environment is learning what your students want to be called in the classroom,

Despite its popularity, instructors are encouraged to move beyond learning style “neuromyths” and use evidence-based strategies for teaching. 

No matter where you are with your finances, we hope this guidance for Yale students can help you focus on your academic and personal pursuits at Yale.

A guide on collecting mid-semester feedback to improve teaching practices and student learning

Improve your writing and gather inspiration by reading model papers from across the disciplines. 

Read the most recent winners of the Poorvu Center Writing Contest.

Suggested guidelines to follow if you must offer a remote exam. Please note: the Poorvu Center will no longer provide proctors for remote exams.

Opportunities at Yale and within the larger New Haven community to practice your English writing and speaking skills.

Well-organized courses encourage student motivation, performance, and persistence.

Knowledge of the subject and comfort in public speaking are helpful, but a lecture is only successful if it communicates the material effectively.

Explore this series of resources to learn more about best practices for citing sources.

Model dissertation prospectuses from across the disciplines, with reflections and writing tips from the authors.

Public speaking, it is commonly said, is one of the most pervasive fears. This is the first in a two-part series on public speaking for teachers.

This module is the second of a two-part series on public speaking for teachers. Learn about the psychology and mechanics of public speaking.

Explore resources on publishing, including research paper writing, finding a journal, and pitching academic books. 

Classroom recordings can be an art. Video is a close-up medium and recording a lecture requires good audio and active camera work.

A guide on designing rubrics to assess student writing, presentations, and projects.

Sample plagiarism warnings that faculty can adapt for their syllabi.

Lecture capture supports student review and helps accessibility.  Self-capture is a self-service option that can be made anywhere, any time.

When university resources are endorsed by instructors on the syllabus, students are more likely to explore support resources and refer to them.

Navigate your first week of college with confidence! Explore the practical strategies and communities of support here at Yale.

Students connect knowledge most effectively in active social classrooms, where they negotiate understanding through interaction and varied approaches.

Discover campus newspapers, magazines, and other publications where you can join a community of writers and share your work with a wider audience. 

The syllabus is a foundational document and a critical piece of communication between instructor and student that warrants thoughtful design.

The Poorvu Center provides teaching resources on centering academic integrity and plagiarism prevention.

Teaching and learning frameworks are research-informed models for course design that help instructors align learning goals with classroom activities.

Effective use of technology in teaching combines technical skill with thoughtful integration of multimedia that aligns with learning goals.

A guide on teaching and supporting students during challenging times

A Grad Student’s Guide to Teaching at Yale and Beyond

A Grad Student’s Guide to Teaching at Yale and Beyond

A Grad Student’s Guide to Teaching at Yale and Beyond

A Grad Student’s Guide to Teaching at Yale and Beyond

A Grad Student’s Guide to Teaching at Yale and Beyond

A Grad Student’s Guide to Teaching at Yale and Beyond

A Grad Student’s Guide to Teaching at Yale and Beyond

A Grad Student’s Guide to Teaching at Yale and Beyond

A Grad Student’s Guide to Teaching at Yale and Beyond

A Grad Student’s Guide to Teaching at Yale and Beyond

A Grad Student’s Guide to Teaching at Yale and Beyond

A Grad Student’s Guide to Teaching at Yale and Beyond

A Grad Student’s Guide to Teaching at Yale and Beyond

A Grad Student’s Guide to Teaching at Yale and Beyond

A Grad Student’s Guide to Teaching at Yale and Beyond

A Grad Student’s Guide to Teaching at Yale and Beyond

A Grad Student’s Guide to Teaching at Yale and Beyond