The UAB Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) offers personalized, one-on-one consultations designed to support instructors at every stage of their teaching journey. Whether you are refining a single assignment or reimagining an entire course, our team partners with you to explore effective, evidence-based approaches that enhance student learning and faculty success.
Our consultations are collaborative, confidential, and tailored to your individual goals.
Schedule a Consultation
Faculty can schedule a consultation at any time during the academic year. Meetings may be held in person at the CTL, via Zoom, or on-site within your school or department upon request.
What We Can Help With
High-Impact Practices (AAC&U HIPs)
The CTL supports faculty in incorporating AAC&U High-Impact Practices into their courses to deepen student engagement and foster transformative learning. We can help you integrate practices such as:
- First-year seminars and experiences
- Collaborative On-line International Learning (COIL)
- Team-based projects
- Community-engaged learning
- Capstone projects
We will work with you to adapt these practices meaningfully and sustainably, regardless of class size or discipline.
Interpreting and Using IDEA Survey Results
Understanding student feedback is essential for continuous improvement. The CTL offers guidance on:
- Interpreting IDEA survey data and diagnostic feedback
- Connecting student perceptions to instructional strategies
- Identifying achievable, evidence-informed adjustments to enhance learning
- Documenting changes for annual reviews or promotion and tenure materials
Teaching Strategies and Classroom Support
If you’re looking to try something new—or troubleshoot a challenge—we can help with:
- Active learning methods for any class size
- Classroom management or engagement strategies
- Inclusive teaching and creating equitable learning environments
- Supporting students’ academic success and motivation
- Using teaching technologies to enhance interaction and learning
Course Redesign and Development
Work with CTL experts to evaluate and redesign any component of your course. Consultations may include:
- Aligning learning outcomes, assessments, and instructional strategies
- Refreshing course materials for clarity, engagement, and accessibility
- Planning hybrid, online, or flipped learning environments
- Applying Universal Design for Learning (UDL) frameworks
- Integrating effective assignment design and assessment alternatives