We know wildfires across the Los Angeles region are impacting many members of the UCLA community, and we want to remind you that the TLC has resources available to support instructor and student well-being. Our guides on maintaining instructional continuity offer insight into managing a learning environment during this challenging time.
Additionally, the Academic Senate shared information about how instructors can seek temporary emergency distance authorization from their departments as outlined on page 7 of the Undergraduate Distance Education Policy and Graduate Distance Education Policy. The Bruin Learn Center of Excellence is also extending office hours today, will be available for on-demand support, and will be posting a banner in Bruin Learn to provide updates and guidance for instructors.
While our campus navigates this time of anxiety and hardship, we encourage our instructional community to practice empathy and flexibility with all students and colleagues. Campus operations updates will be posted on Bruin Safe Online.
Resources
Preparing to Teach Resources Now Available
As you begin teaching in this quarter, the TLC has resources to help you prepare your courses. Check out the Preparing to Teach section of the TLC website.
Resources for Maintaining Instructional Continuity
To support instructors this winter quarter, the TLC would like to remind you of our resources for maintaining instructional continuity and navigating the post-election period for both student and instructor well-being. Guidelines are also provided regarding coordinating and engaging in teach-ins on campus. More resources will be added to this page to respond to instructors’ needs.
News
Night to Honor Teaching Spotlights Classroom Excellence
On December 9, instructors who showcase educational innovation and outstanding instructional service were honored at the Andrea L. Rich Night to Honor Teaching annual awards ceremony. Learn more about the honorees, their commitments to student success, and UCLA’s tradition of honoring talented educators.
Evaluation of Instruction Program Renamed Student Experience of Teaching
The Student Experience of Teaching (SET) program — formerly known as the Evaluation of Instruction Program or EIP — is designed to prioritize the valuable insights students provide about their learning environment. This renaming acknowledges that while students are not experts in course content or pedagogy, they play a vital role as agents in their own educational experiences. Learn more on the TLC website.
New Tiers of Educational Innovation Grant Added
The TLC has opened applications for three types of Educational Innovation Grants, including the new Tier 3 catalyst grant, which will provide funding to support new ways of engaging students in innovative and equitable instruction. Learn more about all the grant categories, see application requirements, and apply for funding on the TLC website.
Events
10+10 Pop-up Series
The TLC’s educational developers and designers offer a series of 10-minute pop-up sessions on course design, teaching, learning, and learning assessment topics — followed by 10 minutes of Q&A. Join us on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. during winter quarter. For more information and the schedule of topics, visit the 10+10 Pop-up Series page on the TLC website.
January 14–Rubrics and Grade Norming Tools
January 21–Sharing Resources to Support Your Students During Uncertain Times
January 28–Fostering Community in the Classroom
Drop-in Hours for Instructors and TAs
The TLC invites instructors, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars to join us for coffee and snacks. Come decompress and talk teaching with team members from the TLC. All instructors and instructional support staff are welcome! All drop-in hours will be hosted in Powell 190 with a Zoom option available, if needed. Visit the TLC community calendar for details, including instructions for accessing Zoom links.
12–2 p.m., Tuesday, January 21
10 a.m.–12 p.m., Wednesday, January 22
2–4 p.m., Thursday, January 23