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Faculty Programs,Services & Resources
Who we areAt UC San Diego, we understand thatteaching and learning are inseparable.The Teaching + Learning Commonshelps instructors become better teachersthrough seminars, workshops anddiscussions about effective teachingmethods and new instructionaltechnologies. Students are provideda suite of experiential learning tools andservices that help ensure their success atour campus, and beyond. A key goal ofThe Commons is to deliver an educationaland overall experience that developsstudents who are capable of solvingproblems, leading, and innovating ina diverse and interconnected world.
Gabriele Wienhausen, PhDFaculty DirectorTeaching + Learning Commons
CURRICULUM DESIGN Get support in course design andredesign; feedback on designingeffective, well-aligned learningoutcomes and course assessments,and on creating active learningopportunities.Engaged Teaching
COURSE-SPECIFIC ACTIVE LEARNING SUPPORTExplore the use of course-specificpeer learning assistants to facilitateactive learning and engagement indiscussion or lab sections.Triton Achievement Partners
DIGITAL LEARNINGGet support for digital coursedevelopment and production,including instructional design, onlinepedagogy and platform delivery.Digital Learning
Programs, Services and Resources for Educators
ENGAGED LEARNING TOOLSPost research, internship, and otherexperiential learning opportunitieson the REAL portal, and officiallyrecognize your students on the Co-Curricular Record (CCR).Experiential Learning
FACULTY DEVELOPMENTRequest confidential consultations,classroom observations, small groupevaluations, new faculty supportand help facilitating learningcommunities.Engaged Teaching
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGYExplore the use of Appropriate,Relevant, and Meaningful (ARM)technology aligned with studentlearning outcomes to increasestudent engagement. Examplesinclude student response systems(Poll Everywhere), Podcasts, ScreenCasting, Social Media, Video Scribe,Stop Motion, Padlet, MobileTechnologies.Engaged Teaching & Digital Learning
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PROGRAM ASSESSMENTReceive support on assessment at all levels (assessment framework,learning outcomes, instrumentdevelopment, assignment design,data collection and analysis,evidence-based teaching andlearning improvement).Academic Assessment
SCHOLARSHIP OF TEACHINGAND LEARNINGExplore teaching as a scholarlyendeavor; develop hypotheses onteaching methods and createexperimental design and datagathering instruments to preparemanuscripts for publication inscholarly, peer-reviewed journals.Engaged Teaching
SYLLABUS GUIDANCEDevelop effective graphic andelectronic syllabi for effective teaching.Engaged Teaching
WRITING ACROSS THECURRICULUMIntegrate writing into courses usingwrite-to-learn pedagogies for deeperstudent engagement; explore bestpractices for assignment design,grading or commenting on studentwork, and creating effective peerreview activities.Writing + Critical Expression
WRITING RETREATSEnjoy distraction-free writing time inthe supportive company of facultyand staff writers. Writing + Critical Expression
ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP PROGRAMOpportunities for students to enrichlearning with hands-on research andtheory-to-practice academic internships,earning course credit while gainingprofessional experience. Faculty oversight required. Experiential Learning
CO-CURRICULAR RECORD (CCR)Official record, which highlightsexperiences and skills developed inopportunities beyond the classroom, that students can print with their academic transcript. Faculty advisors may propose CCR opportunities to recognize students’ co-curricular activities and competencies.Experiential Learning
Resources for Your Undergrads
LEARNING STRATEGIESWORKSHOPS & TUTORINGUsing an evidence-based,metacognitive approach, studentsachieve a greater understanding ofhow they learn and gain strategies to be successful at the university level (in areas of time management, testperformance, reading comprehension,concentration/memory, and stress reduction). Triton Achievement Partners
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE & APPLIEDLEARNING (REAL) PORTALStudents can create a profile and search for research, internship, and other experiential learning opportunities. Faculty can post open student research positions and browse student profiles to find students to work in your lab and on research projects.Experiential Learning
SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONStudents deepen learning and improveperformance in challenging coursesthrough peer-led collaborative learningsessions, which are supplemental toyour instruction. SI sessions integratehow-to-learn with what-to-learn,fostering active student involvement.Currently offered for math, economics,and physics. Contact us to add SI to your course.Triton Achievement Partners
TUTORING BY SUBJECT AREAOne-on-one and small group tutoring ina variety of subject areas availablethrough the Teaching + LearningCommons. We can also train your TAs,IAs, and tutors in evidence-based,proven techniques.Triton Achievement Partners
WRITING SKILLS TUTORINGOne-on-one sessions with peerwriting tutors for in-depthconversations, guidance, and reader response feedback.Writing + Critical Expression
For Graduate Students
GRADUATE WRITINGRETREATSStudents enjoy distraction-freewriting time with other grad students,plus mini-workshops and one-on-onefeedback from writing staff.Writing + Critical Expression
WRITING CONSULTATIONSStudents meet one-on-one withwriting consultants for in-depthconversations, guidance, andreader-response feedback.Writing + Critical Expression
THESIS/DISSERTATIONWRITING GROUPSGrad students connect to formsupportive writing groups that areresearch-proven to aid in thetimely completion of writingprojects.Writing + Critical Expression
For Graduate Teaching andInstructional Assistants
ORIENTATION FOR NEWTEACHING AND INSTRUCTIONALASSISTANTS (TIAS)A brief introduction to practical teaching tools and strategies for engaging students, and key information all classroom leaders should know. Engaged Teaching
SUMMER GRADUATE TEACHING SCHOLARS (SGTS)Graduate students are mentored through their first undergraduate teaching experience after finishing a course on effective teaching strategies.Engaged Teaching
TEACHING CHATSInformal meet-ups to share collective experiences, ask questions, and discuss the philosophy and practice of teaching and learning in a relaxed setting. Occurring monthly in social venues around campus, with a different topic each month.Engaged Teaching
WORKSHOPS & STUDIOSOne-hour to multiple-day offerings on topics relevant to TIAs and future faculty, such as Inclusive Teaching Tools, Teaching Statement Writing, Diversity Statement Writing, and Course Design.Engaged Teaching
CONSULTATIONS &OBSERVATIONSMeet one-on-one with a member of theCommons to address your questions andconcerns. Schedule a teaching observation for non-judgmental feedback and suggestions to improve your teaching. Engaged Teaching
[email protected] COURSESDevelop knowledge and skills in evidence-based effective teaching practices that support student learning through a quarter-long non-credit course. Current offerings include Survival Skills for TIAs and Introduction to College Teaching.Engaged Teaching
ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSESWe test international graduate students proposed as TAs who have TOEFL speaking scores of 23–27, and we provide non-credit language classes for those who do not pass the test.Engaged Teaching
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CAMSEE is a research, learning, and teachingcommunity focused on undergraduate education.We welcome participation from all members ofUC San Diego who wish to contribute their experienceand expertise to advance pedagogy and discipline-basededucational research, while improving education.
• Welcoming participation from all educators• Furthering collaboration across academic disciplines• Presenting research on teaching and learning• Promoting scholarship of teaching and learning