Programs
CELT offers a mix of professional development programs throughout the academic year, and the current listing is available by exploring our Events and Programs page. CELT also offers specialized programs that provide participants with ways to engage deeper into a topic with the guidance of a program mentor. These specialized programs include:
Instructors have the opportunity to practice techniques and design strategies focused on active learning that can then be implemented in their courses.
Participants address course design, evidence-based teaching strategies, inclusive classroom practices, peer-review of teaching, and teaching effectiveness.
Submit articles about practical advice, solutions, and implementations from a broad array of academic disciplines and perspectives.
Supplement departmental mentoring by pairing with a senior instructor from a different discipline who is a successful and experienced teacher.
Participate in a program that encompasses the best teaching practices and student support resources available at Iowa State.
Incorporate community work into the curriculum, giving students real-world learning experiences that enhance their academic learning.
Investigate questions related to student learning, with the goal of improving your own classroom, as well as advancing practice.
Faculty share tips for teaching effectively in these videos.