We support pedagogical practices that foster rich learning opportunities for Trinity's students and provide resources for faculty to connect, share, and explore ideas for instruction.
Programs, Services, and Resources
The Collaborative for Learning and Teaching is a support center on campus for Trinity faculty and teaching staff to find resources and learn more about teaching in higher education. We offer talks, workshops, and consultations on a range of topics.
Tigers As Partners (TaP)
One-on-one student and faculty partnerships in which students provide reflective feedback on student engagement in a faculty’s course
Consultations and Teaching Observations
One-on-one feedback on instructional design, student engagement, and informed feedback to help faculty reflect on their teaching practices.
Pedagogy Guides and Academic Technologies
Resources in the field of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning and opportunities to learn about the uses of technology in the classroom.
Collaboration
The Collaborative produces a diverse, regularly evolving calendar of events for faculty and staff to acquire and share information, resources, and ideas for creative and effective teaching.
- Book Clubs: Book clubs provide an opportunity each semester for both faculty and staff to come together and discuss a common reading.
- Early Career Faculty Events: The Collaborative supports early career faculty through events tailored specifically to their unique needs.
- Pedagogy Workshop Series: Instructional workshops hosted by Collaborative staff focused on teaching, student engagement, and academic technology.
What We Do
A Community of Peers
The Collaborative for Learning and Teaching is a support center on campus for Trinity faculty and teaching staff to find resources and learn more about teaching in higher education.
We offer talks, workshops, and consultations on a wide range of topics in teaching and learning. We bring in outside speakers and pedagogy experts to support the work of our faculty. We also host events to highlight the amazing and innovative teaching happening across campus.
What We Do
- Support the development and exchange of ideas and practices for effective teaching
- Engage students to share their perspectives on learning
- Host presentations, discussions, workshops, and scholarly communication activities
- Provide instructional and curricular support
- Offer incentives for pedagogical experimentation and scholarship through grants
- Work with other Trinity offices and programs to support faculty