Transformative teaching as a catalyst for lifelong learning.
Since 1992 the Searle Center’s mission has been to advance learning.
We are committed to deepening reflective, evidence-informed, and innovative pedagogical practices; bolstering student success and instructor vitality; and stimulating assessment to drive substantive course and curricular change. Aligned with the University priority of delivering an outstanding educational experience, we lead initiatives to enhance teaching and learning so all students can thrive at Northwestern. We partner to build a robust educational development infrastructure and expand capacity for strategic institutional change.
Discuss the roles that evaluations can play, analyze the effectiveness of different types of student feedback in a variety of settings, and generate ideas about how to respond to and incorporate student evaluations into our teaching.
Learn how Dr. Jonathan Emery, Professor of Instruction in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, utilizes a rich browser-based textbook to leverage multiple modes of learning in his engineering courses.
Engage in interactive sessions and Learning Labs on timely topics, individualized consultations to explore practical teaching strategies, and a featured presentation on understanding and amplifying student motivation.
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