L&S TLA supports L&S instructors, departments, and L&S Administration’s efforts to promote excellence in academic administration and teaching. Our overarching goal is to help L&S provide world-class learning experiences for students.
Highlights from TLA
Looking for a previous email from our team? Recent communications from L&S Teaching and Learning Administration can be accessed at the linked KB page.
Please encourage your TAs to register for the Fall 2024 L&S TA Training on August 29 from 8:30am – 5:00pm! TAs must register by August 13, click the link above for more information.
TLA Shout Out
Listen to the newest episode of The L&S Exchange Podcast! L&S Exchange Producers David, Molly, and Laura to take time to reflect on two seasons of work on the podcast. They share what they’ve learned from guests about inclusive teaching, and how the collaborative–and sometimes risky–process of producing a podcast has been worthwhile for sustaining conversations about teaching and learning.
Teaching & Learning Excellence Opportunities
A Resource for TAs
We assist TAs with professional development and directing to appropriate resources. Our Team offers a number of programs to support both new and returning TAs, including TA Training, a workshop series, and a peer observation program.
The Instructional Design Collaborative (IDC)
The IDC collaborates with instructors, staff, and departments in creating modern and effective learning experiences using established course design principles and technical expertise.
First-Year Interest Groups (FIGs)
FIGs are clusters of (usually) three UW classes linked to explore a common theme, offered to incoming freshmen to attend together as a cohort. Each FIG has a top-notch instructor who develops and leads a class for students in their FIG.
