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.

The Center for Teaching’s Students as Partners program is wrapping up the academic year, cultivating student-centered learning experiences across campus and beyond. The year has culminated with showcases and national recognition.

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.

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.

The last week of class is as crucial as the first, so many instructors find that it is well worth their time to engage students in deeper reflection and learning even amid the last-minute housekeeping details and catching up. This article includes strategies for how instructors can get the most out of their final days of the semester.

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.