Teaching and learning are central to the mission of Middlebury College.
Middlebury College is a residential learning community that educates students within the tradition of the liberal arts. We emphasize reflection, discussion, and intensive interactions between students and faculty members. We believe that teaching is a craft, a set of skills and approaches that can continually be refreshed and enhanced.
CTLR is here to work with all faculty to advance their teaching and scholarship through
Stories of exciting approaches to teaching by Middlebury faculty and recommended articles, books, and research on teaching and learning.
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This spring, WRPR, DLINQ, and CTLR are collaborating on workshops focused on ChatGPT in higher education, but more importantly about what the AI tool means for Middlebury. See ChatGPT workshop videos, resources, and info on upcoming events.
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The first half-credit courses at Middlebury began this fall semester. The courses vary from religion to an experiential learning capstone. The Middlebury Campus quoted Priscilla Bremser (Math) about the course Mathematical Problem-Solving, “I hope my course gives students with uneven mathematics backgrounds a chance to solidify foundational concepts so that they can succeed in calculus.” Read more of College Tries Out New Half-Credit Course System This Fall.
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Clinton Cave (Neuroscience) was recently featured in TheScientist where he talks about the value of undergraduate research. “Middlebury’s undergraduate focus…is a real strength because it gives students early access to sophisticated labs, setting them up to succeed in STEM careers. It’s especially important that he help first-generation students, students of color, and women see a path forward, he says. ‘And it’s very rewarding to be able to pay for the mentorship that I’ve received over the years.’” Read more of Clinton Cave Investigates How Brain Cells Communicate.
Date: Thursday, April 18, 2024
Time: 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Location: CTLR (Davis Family Library 225)
Join Tara Affolter, Faculty Director for Equity, Justice, and Inclusion, and Deirdre Kelly from the Disability Resource Center twice a month on Thursday afternoons from 3:30-5:00 in the CTLR for some informal discussions on access and equity in the classroom. Some weeks will have focused dialogue around a designated issue. At every session, there will be time for questions, brainstorming, collaboration, and problem-solving. There might even be snacks, and there will always be free coffee and tea available.
March 14: Are you struggling to figure out the balance of AI, the honor code, and equitable practices?
March 28: Drop-in with your questions/concerns.
April 4: What is the difference between compliance and inclusion?We explore the many ways you can bring simple inclusive practices into your classroom.
April 18: Drop-in with your questions/concerns.
May 2: Can I have an extension? Let’s talk about how we can provide equitable supports as our semester draws to a close.
Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024
Time: 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Location: CTLR (Davis Family Library 225)
Join Tara Affolter, Faculty Director for Equity, Justice, and Inclusion, and Deirdre Kelly from the Disability Resource Center twice a month on Thursday afternoons from 3:30-5:00 in the CTLR for some informal discussions on access and equity in the classroom. Some weeks will have focused dialogue around a designated issue. At every session, there will be time for questions, brainstorming, collaboration, and problem-solving. There might even be snacks, and there will always be free coffee and tea available.
March 14: Are you struggling to figure out the balance of AI, the honor code, and equitable practices?
March 28: Drop-in with your questions/concerns.
April 4: What is the difference between compliance and inclusion?We explore the many ways you can bring simple inclusive practices into your classroom.
April 18: Drop-in with your questions/concerns.
May 2: Can I have an extension? Let’s talk about how we can provide equitable supports as our semester draws to a close.
Date: Thursday, May 9, 2024
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Online via Zoom
The Spring 2024 Anti-Oppression Reading Group is a monthly meeting where a shared article that addresses a form of systemic oppression in higher education is discussed. The article is sent out at least a week before the meeting. Meetings will be held via zoom.
If you want to be added to the meeting invitations, email Renee Wells.
Program by the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity and Inclusion go.middlebury.edu/dei.
Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Time: All Day Event
Location:
The FPDF program is one of the principal vehicles for supporting the professional development of the Middlebury faculty. Faculty development encompasses activities that serve your continuing growth as a teacher, scholar, and contributor to a liberal arts college community. You may request funds for research expenses, professional conferences and workshops, pedagogical and course development, additional training, and purchase of materials needed for teaching and research. (Requests for supplies that are typically obtained through other means, such as through departmental budgets, will not be approved.) The FPDF program supports ongoing research and may also be used by faculty who wish to develop new teaching materials and methods, or who need to develop new skills and expertise (consistent with the College’s academic mission).
Funding up to $4,000 per academic year is available. Applications must be submitted well prior to your project start date and no later than June 1, 2024 for academic year 2023-24. See details and a link to the application form here.
Date: Saturday, June 1, 2024
Time: All Day Event
Location:
The FPDF program is one of the principal vehicles for supporting the professional development of the Middlebury faculty. Faculty development encompasses activities that serve your continuing growth as a teacher, scholar, and contributor to a liberal arts college community. You may request funds for research expenses, professional conferences and workshops, pedagogical and course development, additional training, and purchase of materials needed for teaching and research. (Requests for supplies that are typically obtained through other means, such as through departmental budgets, will not be approved.) The FPDF program supports ongoing research and may also be used by faculty who wish to develop new teaching materials and methods, or who need to develop new skills and expertise (consistent with the College’s academic mission).
Funding up to $4,000 per academic year is available. Applications must be submitted well prior to your project start date and no later than June 1, 2024 for academic year 2023-24. See details and a link to the application form here.
Center for Teaching, Learning, and Research
Davis Family Library, Suite 225
Middlebury, VT
05753
