Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning (CITL)
The Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning is dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and assessing teaching effectiveness and student learning. We assist faculty, academic units, and teaching assistants in improving instruction. In addition to the events listed below, we are always available for individual consultations or special activities within a department or college. Most of the workshops count toward CITL certificate program continuing education credit. Please check back often to see what events have been added. Want reminders of what teaching sessions are coming up soon? Join our CITL listserv by sending an e-mail message (must be from your University of Illinois address) to listserv@illinois.edu, and in the body of the message write only the following: subscribe CITL
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Most teachers get evaluated by their students at the end of the course by implementing ICES. But by then, it is too late to make changes that will make a difference for your current students. Come to this workshop to learn how to design, implement, and interpret Informal Early Feedback (IEF) to improve the class experience for everyone.
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Reflecting and implementing what you have learned from informal (such as the Informal Early Feedback - IEF) and formal (such as ICES) student feedback is a valuable process. we will share how to maximize gathering and analyzing the formal and informal student feedback. (And come back to CITL for consultation!)
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Does your Teaching Philosophy Statement uniquely capture your thoughtfulness and commitment to teaching and learning? Does it address the latest proposed revisions to Comm #9 for P&T? Join this interactive workshop to begin creating or revising your reflective teaching statement.
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How you ever wondered what happens in the classes of some of our exemplary teachers? Would you like to see and have a chat? We have a great line-up of your colleagues who have offered to “open their classroom door.” Join this introductory session to learn more.
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The traditional lecture mode, the oldest and most widely used teaching method, is not as effective as other teaching methods, in areas such as student retention and problem-solving. Learning is not a spectator sport. Join us as we explore ways this enhanced lecture method can be more effective through the use of active learning strategies.
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The main job of our students is to learn; however, research tells us a major intellectual challenge they face is managing their own learning. Many don’t know about or employ effective learning behaviors and strategies. We need to help them know not just what to learn, but how to learn. Join this interactive session for strategies to help students learn how to learn better
For more teaching information, visit our main CITL web site. To join our CITL listserv, send an e-mail message (must be from your University of Illinois address) to listserv@illinois.edu, and in the body of the message write only the following: subscribe CITL