Stay up to date with the latest news and events from the Center for Teaching.
Our monthly newsletter is for anyone who wants to help advance teaching and learning excellence at the University of Iowa. Our goal is to help you stay informed about new and ongoing opportunities within the Center for Teaching, as well as provide a medium for university educators to engage in the conversation about higher education teaching practices on campus and beyond.
Each newsletter may also include information on upcoming events and workshops, registration deadlines, teaching resources and guidance, pedagogical articles, and more.
Most Recent Articles
Thank you, fellows!
Thursday, May 9, 2024
As the 2023–2024 academic year comes to an end, the Center for Teaching would like to thank our graduate teaching fellows for their invaluable work.
Reflect, document, improve
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Proactively documenting your teaching will make it easier to produce materials for annual review, tenure and promotion processes, and teaching awards and recognitions. The process of regularly collecting and reflecting on evidence about your teaching is also a great way to help you make informed decisions about your teaching practices and identify impactful areas for revision in your courses.
Students as Partners' impactful year
Monday, May 6, 2024
The Center for Teaching’s Students as Partners program is wrapping up the academic year, cultivating inclusive, student-centered learning experiences across campus and beyond. The year has culminated with showcases and national recognition.
Your syllabus: A tool for reflective teaching
Friday, May 3, 2024
In this pedagogical article, we’ll share some insights from University of Iowa instructors who have been using their syllabi as a catalyst for reflection and continuous improvement.
Graduate Student Course Design Institute
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
The Transforming Your Research Into Teaching (TYRIT) Workshop Series introduces participants to an evidence-based course design framework and helps them design a course based on their current area of research interest or one they may need to teach in their future careers. TYRIT is open to all graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.
The Experience and Impact of Alternative Grading
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
A virtual panel on Friday, April 19 will discuss graduate teaching assistants’ process of and experience with using alternative grading methods. They will also explore the support that a TA may need to foster equitable assessment in their teaching practice.