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Anti-Racist Pedagogy in Action: First Steps

Classrooms serve as microcosms of the larger society, and the resources offered here, while focused on pedagogical practices, support broader commitments to anti-racist actions in higher education.

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This Week for Faculty: 🏖 Summer With Us!

Jul 6, 2022

The CTL is open for you and your teaching needs! Connect with us through consultations, office hours, or engage with our on-demand offerings.

This Week for Graduate Students: Apply for CTL Fellowships by July 11!

Jul 6, 2022

We are now accepting applications for the 2022-23 cohort of the CTL’s Teaching Observation Fellows and Teaching Assessment Fellows.

This Week for Faculty: ✨ Innovations to Maximize Student Learning

Jun 21, 2022

As you plan ahead for Fall 2022, consider integrating Columbia-developed innovations into your teaching and your students’ learning.

This Week for Graduate Students: Info Session—CTL Fellowships you can apply for this summer

Jun 21, 2022

We are now accepting applications for the 2022-23 cohort of the CTL’s Teaching Observation Fellows and Teaching Assessment Fellows. Join us for an info session to learn more about these programs.

This Week for Graduate Students: Info Session—Open CTL Fellowships for 2022-23

Jun 6, 2022

We will soon begin accepting applications for the 2022-23 cohort of the CTL’s Teaching Observation Fellows and Teaching Assessment Fellows. Join us for an info session to learn more about these programs.

This Week for Faculty: ☀️The CTL is here to help all summer!

Jun 6, 2022

3 facets of teaching the CTL can assist you with this summer!

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Voices of Hybrid and Online Teaching and Learning

Learn about the perspectives and experiences of teaching and learning during the pandemic.

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Thank a professor or teaching assistant for their dedication in teaching and learning.

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In the Spotlight

CTL staff support instructors at Columbia as they transform their classrooms and create engaging learning experiences. In these stories and conversations, instructors reflect back on their experiences.