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Teaching and Learning Support
At the University of Toledo, we believe great teaching is an ongoing process of learning, exploring, and growing. Our Teaching & Learning team partners with faculty, instructors, and graduate students to strengthen teaching practices and create meaningful, engaging learning experiences for all students.
We offer in-person and virtual consultations, workshops, resources, and collaborative support tailored to your teaching goals and the unique needs of your students and academic discipline.
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How We Can Support You
Our teaching and learning support includes, but is not limited to:
- Accessibility and inclusive teaching
- Active learning and student engagement
- Assessment and grading
- Classroom observation and feedback
- Course design, development, and delivery
- Creating supportive and productive learning environments
- Navigating challenging classroom situations
- Evidence-based instructional strategies
- Instructional technology and AI-supported teaching
- Large-enrollment course instruction
- Learning outcomes and course objectives
- Online, hybrid, and flexible teaching
- Quality review of online courses
- Understanding and responding to student evaluations
- Student engagement and participation
- Syllabus development and review
- Teaching statements and professional teaching materials
- Time management and teaching workload
One-on-One Consultations
Sometimes the best support starts with a conversation.
One-on-one consultations provide an opportunity to explore your teaching goals, questions, and challenges in a confidential and collaborative setting. Whether you are designing a new course, trying a new teaching strategy, responding to student feedback, or looking for ways to increase engagement, we can work with you to identify practical approaches that fit your teaching context.
Our support is grounded in evidence-based teaching practices while recognizing that effective teaching looks different across disciplines, courses, instructors, and students.
Support for Academic Units
Teaching and learning is a shared endeavor. Colleges, schools, departments, and academic programs can partner with us for customized professional development, workshops, and consultations.
We can collaborate with academic units to:
- Design professional development sessions around specific teaching and learning priorities
- Facilitate workshops and group learning opportunities
- Support the development or revision of courses and academic programs
- Strengthen teaching evaluation and classroom observation practices
- Explore innovative approaches to teaching, learning, and instructional technology
- Develop strategies that support student success within your academic context
Graduate Student Teaching Support
Graduate students play an important role in the teaching and learning community at UToledo. Whether you are a graduate teaching assistant, instructional assistant, or instructor of record, you are encouraged to take advantage of our teaching support and resources.
We can help you develop the skills and confidence to navigate your teaching responsibilities, including:
- Planning and preparing a course or syllabus
- Designing engaging learning activities
- Managing teaching responsibilities and workload
- Developing effective grading and feedback practices
- Supporting student engagement and participation
- Exploring instructional strategies and teaching technologies
- Preparing for your role as an instructor
Partner With Us
Whether you are looking for a quick conversation, ongoing support, or professional development for your academic unit, we are here to partner with you.
Together, we can explore new possibilities for teaching and learning and help create the conditions for every Rocket to learn, engage, and succeed.