Teaching and Learning
A solid teaching and learning framework is essential for universities to achieve their academic goals and to provide students with a high-quality education. A well-designed teaching and learning framework can create a positive learning environment, improve student engagement and motivation, and increase student retention rates. It also enables the university to attract and retain talented faculty members who are committed to delivering innovative and effective teaching methods. Moreover, supporting the teaching and learning environment can provide a consistent and standardized approach to teaching, ensuring that all students receive a consistent level of education regardless of their location or the faculty member teaching the course. By investing in a strong teaching and learning framework, universities can enhance their reputation, improve student outcomes, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in their respective fields.
Although the best of form of support is making funding available for the staff and faculty, often times budget constraint makes it difficult. This module discusses numerous ways of supporting the teaching and learning experiences on your campus, and what you as an administrator can contribute to— even if you do not have the budgetary discretion.
Learning Objectives
After completing this module, the participants will be able to:
Develop a teaching and learning plan that aligns with the learning objectives of a course or program.
Analyze the role of meaningful assessment in the teaching and learning process, and align the assessments to the program curricula
Develop strategies for promoting lifelong learning and professional development among students, staff, and faculty alike
Demonstrate the ability to use technology to enhance the teaching and learning process
Evaluate the role of feedback in enhancing student learning and performance.
Identify different incentive structures and curate the most appropriate one in their institutional context
The following chart is meant to facilitate the navigation of the entire module. Each level of subpages has been noted in a different hue.
Required Reading
Lombardi, John V. (2013). How Universities Work. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press.
Dickens, Elizabeth, Starting a Center for Teaching and Learning. Academic Leadership and Governance of Higher Education,
Gillespie, K. H., Robertson, D. L., & Bergquist, W. H. (2010). A guide to faculty development. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.