The Center for Teaching advances teaching and learning excellence at Iowa and develops a collaborative university culture that supports, values, and rewards effective teaching.
The center is an advocate for evidence-based, reflective teaching and a leader in instructor professional development, responsible for sparking and shaping transformative conversations about teaching and learning on campus and beyond.
Our team collaborates with UI instructors; teaching assistants; department, collegiate, and university administrators; students; and campus partners to create structures and policies that enhance teaching and learning excellence.
The Center for Teaching partners with all campus community members who care about excellence in teaching and learning, including all instructors, administrators, and staff.
Graduate Student Support
Resources and guidance to support graduate students and teaching assistants, including learning communities, mentorship programs, instructional teams, and more.
Faculty Communities
Faculty Learning Communities (FLCs) and Communities of Practice (CoPs) are convened and facilitated by faculty scholar-practitioners and contribute to teaching and learning excellence.
Teaching Resources
Guidance on Teaching and Learning Topics
Center for Teaching staff have expertise in a wide range of teaching and learning topics.
On our website, you can find guidance on teaching and learning topics such as accessibility and universal design in learning (UDL), artificial intelligence, assessment, course design, inclusive teaching, self-evaluation, syllabus guidance, and scholarly teaching.
Whether you are a teaching assistant or a department chair, our office is excited to engage with you on how we can support teaching excellence on campus.
Visit our teaching topics page to explore articles, guidance, templates, and more.
Handbook for Teaching Excellence
Support to help instructors navigate their teaching roles and create meaningful learning experiences for their students.
Syllabus Design and Use
Tools and advice for instructors looking to craft syllabi that not only serve as effective teaching tools but also as bridges to connect with students.
Recent Articles
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL): A Q&A with Sara Nasrollahian
A call for ‘practicing’ science!
Creating a Community in the Classroom Through Inclusive Icebreakers: A Student Perspective
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