Led by the Center for Teaching, University of Iowa faculty and students are participating in the Students as Partners program. The program matches an instructor with 1 to 2 undergraduate students who provide meaningful feedback and ideas about student learning experiences. By bringing together instructors and students as collaborative partners, this program fosters more welcoming, engaging, and accessible learning environments.

Discover how to cultivate a culture of academic integrity, moving beyond policy to practice by embedding honesty, trust, and respect deeply within educational settings for a more engaging and ethical academic experience.

Why should you consider collecting mid-semester feedback during your course? Asking your students about their learning experience before the end of the semester is one of the easiest ways to enhance your teaching, support student learning, and ensure you're on the right track with your class.

The first day is crucial for establishing a positive course climate, outlining academic expectations in a learning-centered way, and actively engaging learners from the start - setting the tone for the whole term ahead.

Each year, graduate teaching fellows design and facilitate a workshop as part of their work with the Center for Teaching. In this Q&A, we feature Jamie Kaminski, a PhD candidate in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences.

Instructors across campus have been grappling with how to effectively respond to generative AI (genAI) tools, and it is evident that there is no one-size-fits-all solution. This article outlines some broad strategies from campus leaders, instructors, and generative AI experts that you can use to design assignments for the future. 

Examine teaching and learning myths and take a closer look at the reality behind these claims. This article includes resources and guidance on how to teach effectively, thinking about academic rigor, and learning styles for students.

Four UI faculty members presented at the 30th annual Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Summit, which was hosted virtually on Sept. 21-22, 2023.

In 1996, the Center for Teaching opened its doors in two retrofitted hotel rooms in the Iowa Memorial Union. Throughout its history, the center has been a thought leader and collaborator on many transformative projects at the University of Iowa, including: