Call for Proposals: 2026-27 TILT Faculty Research Fellows
CSU faculty can receive up to $5,000 to support Scholarship of Teaching and Learning or discipline-based education research. Submit a proposal by April 5
Category: Teaching Effectiveness
Teaching Consultations at TILT
Partner with a TILT teaching specialist for a confidential, collaborative consultation focused on your goals. Whether you’re refining course design, strengthening student engagement, or navigating
From syllabi to student belonging: Making the most of the first four weeks
“The first four weeks are essential to setting the tone for the semester,” said Jennifer Todd, TILT Teaching Effectiveness Framework program manager. “Research links the first
CSU Teaching Squares Peer Observation Program Recognized as part of “The Best of the 2024 Teaching Professor Conference”
TILT’s Teaching Squares program was recently voted as one of the top 10 sessions at the Teaching Professor Conference in June 2024
Syllabus Resources
The Syllabus – Teaching Effectiveness Framework Syllabus Template Syllabus Resources and Policies Visual Syllabi TILT provides a variety of resources for creating and enhancing the
TILT teaching framework paying dividends for faculty, students
The Teaching Effectiveness Framework (TEF) featured in the CSU Source.
communication
The Socratic Method: Fostering Critical Thinking
“Do not take what I say as if I were merely playing, for you see the subject of our discussion—and on what subject should even
communication
Netiquette: Ground Rules for Online Discussions
The basic premise is that the etiquette expected of your students in online discussions is the same as that which you expect in a classroom.
course design
Using Student Evaluations Effectively
Student evaluations of instructors have come under significant scrutiny because of their tendency to promote unconscious biases. Unfortunately, evaluations might often tell you more about
assessments
Preparing Your Students for Final Exams
Final Exams are stressful to make, to give, to take, and to grade—not to mention, a critical element in the evaluation of students. Typically comprehensive,