New Faculty Programs and Resources

Every year we offer and promote educational development opportunities for new instructors in part funded by an endowment by the John P. Ellbogen Foundation. 

Welcome to our New Faculty Fellows!

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New Faculty Book Baskets

The ECTL has an endowment from the Ellbogen Foundation for new faculty book baskets that we hand out during new faculty orientation. In addition to the baskets and some awesome swag, we including books on teaching and learning. This year’s books are:

How Learning Works

"As you read about each of the [eight] basic learning principles in this book, you will find advice that is grounded in learning theory, based on research evidence, relevant to college teaching, and easy to understand. The authors have extensive knowledge and experience in applying the science of learning to college teaching, and they graciously share it with you in this organized and readable book."  —From the Foreword by Richard E. Mayer, professor of psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara; coauthor, e-Learning and the Science of Instruction; and author, Multimedia Learning

 

The New College Classroom

"The New College Classroom helps instructors in all disciplines create an environment that is truly conducive to learning. Davidson and Katopodis translate cutting-edge research in learning science and pedagogy into ready-to-use strategies to incorporate into any course. These empirically driven, classroom-tested techniques of active learning—from the participatory syllabus and ungrading to grab-and-go activities for every day of the term—have achieved impressive results at community colleges and research universities, on campus, online, and in hybrid settings." —From the Harvard University Press

 

New Faculty Learning Community

In-Person: Tuesdays. 10:30am to 12:00pm MST | Coe Library 510
Dates: 9/10, 9/24, 10/8, 10/22,11/5, 11/19

Online: Fridays, 9:00am to 10:30am MST
Dates: 9/13, 9/27, 10/11, 10/25, 11/8, 11/22

This learning community for new faculty offers valuable insights for educators at all experience levels, from novices to seasoned professionals. You'll gain access to an online, non-credit course comprising six comprehensive modules. These modules cover various topics, including crafting effective student learning outcomes, implementing active learning techniques, and mastering online teaching strategies. The flexible format allows you to engage with the content as much or as little as you need, tailoring your experience to your specific requirements. Each module includes a brief assignment, which we'll discuss in synchronous sessions held in-person and via Zoom throughout the semester. By participating in these groups, you'll reflect on pedagogical best practices and forge connections with faculty across various disciplines on campus.

Application Due:
Friday, August 30th, 2024

APPLY HERE

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Teaching Tips

A compilation of teaching tips and messages from contributors across the country.

2021-22 Teaching Messages Collection

2019-20 Teaching Messages Collection

2018-2019 Teaching Issues Writing Consortium Teaching Tips

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Additional Resources

The ECTL has a wealth of resources that promote “best-practice” pedagogies in support of the active pursuit of teaching and learning excellence. We encourage all instructors to browse our website for more information about the ECTL and the resources we make available to UW’s teaching community.

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