Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning

An informal discussion group for lecturers at UMaine to discuss teaching strategies, capacity building, methods of documenting teaching and learning, peer observations and other opportunities based on interest. All meeting days and registration (opens in a new window)

During this interactive session we will consider participants’ teaching and learning experiences during the past academic year and their future steps towards inclusive instruction. We will discuss: Who are the learners at the University of Maine? Which instructional mindsets can help foster more equitable and welcoming classrooms? Which teaching practices can have a positive impact […]

Using the book What Inclusive Instructors Do: Principles and Practices for Excellence in College Teaching (opens in new window) which helps to bridge the gap between theory and practice, this CoP will help faculty from across disciplines to engage in the ongoing process of cultivating inclusive practices.  The book will be made available to registered members. Alternate Wednesdays […]

CITL offered students an opportunity to share words of gratitude for your hard work and dedication over the past few years.  The response has been thoughtful, warm, and extraordinary! We invite you to come see a display of the amazing sentiments students have submitted. Join us on Thursday, May 12th between 11am - 1pm  in […]

In this community of practice faculty will be invited to take a critical eye to the assessment strategies they are using in their teaching.  Over the course of the semester, we will use existing tools, education research and our own criteria to self evaluate course-level assessments for: 1) alignment 2) relevance 3) authenticity 4) universal […]

Interested in learning more about the research and evidence on effective teaching and improved learning? Want to have an energetic discussion about teaching over coffee with peers?  This in-person discussion group will explore different topics in education research, research methods, and interpretation of results.  Effort will be made to view research implications through an equity-minded […]