Teaching Support Services
Customized and confidential teaching observation and consulting services to support research-based teaching and learning design and strategies. Faculty partner with center staff to consider current teaching strategies, set meaningful goals, and develop action plans.
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General ItemFaculty Innovation Groups
This initiative is designed to engage faculty and other personnel engaged with instruction in a series of phased explorations into technological and pedagogical innovations that may directly impact student learning and teaching at Virginia Tech.
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General ItemFaculty Teaching Group Grants
This grant program is offered to support Virginia Tech faculty members who would like to explore a topic related to higher education teaching and learning in a small and interactive learning community.
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General ItemInstructional Consultations
General course consulting is offered to faculty members, on a one-on-one basis, to address a myriad of questions and issues.
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General ItemInstructional Grants
Multiple grant programs are offered for faculty and departments to engage in the development of instructional skills and the application of effective teaching strategies.
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General ItemMid-Semester Feedback
An opportunity for instructors to gather structured feedback from their students regarding the functioning of the class and the quality of student learning.
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General ItemProgram or Departmental Consulting
We partner with programs and departments to offer customized services.
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General ItemScholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Grants
SoTL grants of up to $2,000 support Virginia Tech faculty conducting research on teaching and learning. Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis.
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General ItemTeaching Observations
Teaching observations, performed by center staff, are available for faculty to receive feedback on classroom management, communication effectiveness, students' engagement, or other teaching and learning practices.