The CCTL works with departments, divisions, and schools to develop pedagogical programming tailored to the needs and aims of the unit. We offer support and consultation on the assessment of student learning in programs and courses.
The CCTL works with departments, divisions, and schools to develop pedagogical programming tailored to the needs and aims of the unit. We offer support and consultation on the assessment of student learning in programs and courses.
Aimed at faculty and instructors new to the University, this one-on-one 30-minute meeting will briefly introduce key information to hit the ground running in the classroom, as well as the programs and resources available to support their teaching. Chairs and administrators may request this meeting on behalf of new faculty and instructors, or it can be scheduled directly by the new faculty member. Meetings are available in-person or via Zoom.
The CCTL staff are available to meet one-on-one with individuals and units to discuss topics such as course and syllabus design, inclusive teaching, teaching strategies and challenges, interpreting student feedback, grant proposals, or any other pedagogical topics. You can book a consultation with individual staff members or book a consultation for the first available time that fits your schedule. Consultations are available in-person or can be scheduled for a virtual meeting. All consultations are confidential. For questions, please contact the CCTL at teaching@uchicago.edu.
The CCTL staff are available to meet with units to discuss topics related to AI and pedagogy, such as curricular and course design, assessment strategies and challenges, unit-wide AI guidelines, or any other pedagogical topics related to teaching in the evolving AI landscape. Consultations are available in-person or can be scheduled for a virtual meeting. For questions, please contact the CCTL at teaching@uchicago.edu.
The CCTL provides a suite of evidence-informed workshops that departments, units, and other groups of faculty and instructors may request. All workshops provide the opportunity for participants to learn, discuss, and actively engage with pedagogical strategies addressing common challenges.
Those interested in a workshop for their unit are invited to select an option from the list below. Please refer to the Workshops by Request Descriptions for more detailed explanations of our current offerings.
To schedule a workshop by request, please complete this form. A CCTL staff member will contact you to discuss your request and any customization needed. If you are interested in a workshop outside of the topics listed below, please contact Amanda M. Jungels, CCTL Director of Pedagogy, at amanda.jungels@uchicago.edu to discuss a custom workshop for your unit.
A research review provides the opportunity to learn more about the research and literature on a specific pedagogical topic. After submitting your request, you will have a short meeting (15-30 minutes) with a CCTL staff member to discuss your goals for the research review and any additional details about the educational context you can provide. Next, the CCTL staff member will conduct a thorough review of relevant literature and provide you with an annotated bibliography of five to seven peer-reviewed sources about your requested pedagogical topic. The typical turnaround time per request is four weeks after the initial meeting. Please use the form below to indicate interest. For questions, please contact Amanda M. Jungels at amanda.jungels@uchicago.edu.
CCTL staff are available to consult on the assessment of student learning, course and program level outcomes, and curriculum mapping. For questions or to set up a meeting to discuss how the CCTL can help with your unit’s assessment plans, please contact Charmian Lam at charmian.lam@uchicago.edu and Joe Lampert at josephlampert@uchicago.edu.