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The College Classroom

Get an introduction to key learning principles and the basics of effective, evidence-based teaching practices in this course. This interactive, 10-week online course meets in Zoom and has a cap of 100 seats. Members & alumni are prioritized in enrollment.

TA Principles and Strategies

TA Principles and Strategies (TAPS) is a comprehensive asynchronous short course designed to support teaching assistants in developing essential skills across key areas of teaching and learning. The course covers pedagogical principles, course design, effective teaching practices, assessment and feedback strategies, classroom management, time management, and professional communication. Through a thoughtfully sequenced series of modules, participants gain a deeper understanding…

Incorporating Active Learning

Active learning is a commonly-used phrase that many have different conceptions of or attribute different characteristics to. In this 4-part, self-paced online short course, learn the basic components along with the benefits and limitations of active learning. Participants will use this knowledge to determine when active learning would be a benefit to the learning process and how they can apply…

Effective Teaching and Learning: Promoting Student Engagement and Motivation Through Reflective and Metacognitive Strategies

Post-graduate STEM education presents unique opportunities and challenges in shaping professionals who can address complex scientific, technological, and societal issues. This 4-part, self-paced online short course is designed to equip educators with innovative teaching strategies and pedagogies that inspire transformative learning, deepen engagement, and foster meaningful connections between theoretical knowledge and professional practice. By the end of this short course,…

An Introduction to Evidence-Based Undergraduate STEM Teaching

Learn evidence-based teaching fundamentals in this 8-module, self-paced, asynchronous online course designed for future faculty in STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, and math). Originally created with funding from the National Sciences Foundation and iteratively updated to reflect contemporary teaching and learning topics, this course brings together faculty, staff, and other teaching and learning experts from across the United States to…

Advancing Learning Through Evidence-Based STEM Teaching

Learn how to effectively incorporate active learning strategies in college-level STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) classrooms in this 8-module, self-paced, asynchronous online course. Originally created with funding from the National Sciences Foundation, this course teaches about: how to engage students in active learning in classrooms using strategies such as peer instruction and problem-based learning; developing methods to help your…

Johns Hopkins University In Person Teaching Institute

The Johns Hopkins Teaching Institute is a multi-day in-person teaching institute designed to help doctoral students and post-docs become successful and confident classroom teachers. Cap: 15 CIRTL participants; registration is currently at capacity.

Johns Hopkins University Online Teaching Institute

The Johns Hopkins Teaching Institute is a multi-day online teaching institute designed to help doctoral students and post-docs become successful and confident classroom teachers. Cap: 40 CIRTL participants; registration is currently at capacity.