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CTL SERVICES

The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) at Delaware State University supports teaching excellence by providing faculty with resources, professional development, and instructional support. Through collaboration and innovation, the CTL helps educators enhance student engagement, improve course design, and create meaningful learning experiences.

WORKSHOPS & TRAINING

The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) offers a range of professional development opportunities for faculty, adjunct instructors, teaching assistants, and select staff through workshops and training sessions. Upcoming events are posted on this page and featured on the CTL blog.

Interested in leading a workshop or have a topic to suggest? Contact us at CTL [at] desu.edu.

Workshop recordings are available here.

As part of our commitment to effective teaching, CTL requires all participants to complete an Exit Ticket for each event beginning Fall 2022. Exit Tickets confirm attendance and provide valuable feedback to help us continuously improve our programs.

TRAVEL

Travel funds from the Center for Teaching and Learning are used for professional development in the areas of teaching/learning/assessment (including technology).  Travel awards are offered on a first-come/first-serve basis.  Furthermore, the CTL reserves the right to grant or deny any request based on the availability of funds.  Rarely are the CTL funds adequate to defray all costs.  Funds are intended to supplement contributions by your department and other resources.  If you are interested in applying to the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) for travel support funding, please be advised of the following:

  1. The travel must be related to teaching, learning, and/or assessment.
  2. Travel must be within the United States and its territories.
  3. Funding is not guaranteed.
  4. Travel awards are limited, based on the availability of funds, and awarded at the discretion of the Center for Teaching and Learning.
  5. Applicants must have attended at least two (2) CTL workshops and/or events within the past academic year (exceptions may apply).
  6. Use of the “(DSU) JP Morgan One-Card” is preferred for all travel expenses.

Please see below for additional information on CTL’s Travel Support program:

ANNUAL MINI-GRANTS FOR TEACHNG INNOVATION AND ENRICHMENT

The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) supports faculty in advancing their teaching practice through innovation and continuous improvement. CTL mini-grants award up to $2,000 are to full-time teaching faculty at Delaware State University. Up to three grants are awarded annually to support the development and implementation of innovative strategies that enhance student engagement and promote academic success.

Center for Teaching & Learning Mini-Grant Awards

 

Faculty Consultations

The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) offers individualized consultations to support faculty at every stage of their teaching journey. Whether you are designing a new course, enhancing student engagement, integrating instructional technology, developing assessments, interpreting course evaluation data, or exploring innovative teaching strategies, CTL consultants provide personalized guidance tailored to your goals.

Guided by the INSIGHT® Framework for Effective Teaching and aligned with Delaware State University’s commitment to student success and academic excellence, our consultations are collaborative, confidential, and focused on helping you create meaningful learning experiences that improve student outcomes.

Consultation topics may include:

  • Course and syllabus design
  • Student engagement and active learning strategies
  • Assessment and evaluation practices
  • Instructional technology integration
  • Inclusive and student-centered teaching
  • Online, hybrid, and face-to-face instruction
  • Course evaluation and feedback interpretation
  • Teaching observations and reflective practice

Schedule a Consultation

Faculty may schedule a consultation by contacting the Center for Teaching and Learning at CTL [at] desu.edu (subject: Faculty%20Consultation) .  A CTL team member will follow up to discuss your needs and arrange a meeting at a convenient time.

Partner with the CTL to strengthen your teaching, support student success, and advance your professional development goals.

Classroom Observations

The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) offers formative classroom observations designed to support faculty growth and enhance teaching effectiveness. Classroom observations provide a collaborative opportunity for instructors to receive constructive, confidential feedback on their teaching practices, student engagement strategies, course delivery, and learning environment.

Grounded in the INSIGHT® Framework for Effective Teaching, CTL observations focus on identifying strengths, encouraging reflective practice, and exploring opportunities to enhance student learning. These observations are developmental in nature and are intended to support continuous improvement rather than evaluation.

Benefits of Classroom Observations

  • Classroom observations can help faculty:
  • Gain objective feedback on instructional practices and student engagement
  • Identify teaching strengths and opportunities for growth
  • Enhance course design, delivery, and classroom management strategies
  • Improve student learning experiences and outcomes
  • Incorporate evidence-based and innovative teaching practices
  • Strengthen reflective teaching and continuous improvement efforts
  • Explore strategies for creating more inclusive and student-centered learning environments
  • Support professional development, promotion, tenure, and teaching portfolios

Following the observation, faculty receive personalized feedback and recommendations tailored to their instructional goals. CTL consultants are available to discuss results, share evidence-based teaching strategies, and provide additional resources to support professional growth.

Schedule a Classroom Observation

Faculty interested in a classroom observation may contact the Center for Teaching and Learning at CTL [at] desu.edu (subject: Faculty%20Consultation) ctl [at] desu.edu (subject: Classroom%20Observation) (.)  A CTL team member will coordinate the observation and schedule a follow-up consultation to discuss insights, recommendations, and next steps.

Through collaboration, reflection, and actionable feedback, CTL classroom observations help faculty cultivate teaching excellence, strengthen student engagement, and advance student success.