Center for Research on Learning and Teaching (CRLT) -- University of Michigan
University of Michigan
News & Events
- Enriching Scholarship 2008
- Fall 2008 New Faculty Orientation
- Fall 2008 Graduate Student Instructor Teaching Orientation
- New Program: U–M Graduate Teacher Certificate
Quick Links
- Occasional Paper: Best Practices for Designing and Grading Exams
- CRLT North
- FAQs about UM Teaching Resources
For Faculty
- Grants for Teaching
- Seminars
- Provost's Seminars
- Orientations
- Consultations
- Student Feedback
- Course Design
- Faculty Mentoring
- Publications
- U-M Teaching Awards
- U-M Honor Codes
For GSIs
- Programs for New GSIs
- Seminars
- Preparing Future Faculty (PFF)
- Consultations
- Student Feedback
- Departmental GSI Training Resources
- Employment Opportunities
- Publications
For Departments
- Customized Programs and Faculty Retreats
- Evaluation Services
- Departmental GSI Training
- Faculty Mentoring
About CRLT
- Mission
- Staff Directory
- Annual Report Executive Summary
- CRLT Annual Report 2006-2007 (pdf file)
- Directions to CRLT
- CRLT North
- 2004-2005 CRLT Faculty Advisory Board
Teaching Strategies and Disciplinary Resources
Teaching Strategies
- Academic Integrity in the Classroom
- Active Learning
- Case-based Teaching
- Classroom Assessment
- Classroom Management
- Creating an Effective Learning Climate
- Discussions
- Evaluation of Teaching Effectiveness
- Experiential Learning
- First Day(s) of Class
- Formative and Summative Evaluation
- Group Work and Cooperative Learning
- Incivility in the College Classroom
- Learning Styles
- Lectures and Large Classes
- Midterm Student Feedback (MSF) & Small Group Instructional Diagnosis (SGID)
- Motivating Students
- Multiculturalism / Diversity in Teaching
- Online Teaching
- Problem-based Learning
- Study Skills
- Syllabus and Course Design
- Teaching Portfolios and Course Portfolios
- Teaching Philosophy/Teaching Statement
- Technology in Teaching
- Testing and Grading Issues
- Writing Assignments
Disciplinary Resources
- African Studies
- African-American Studies
- American and British Literature
- American Culture
- Anthropology
- Asian Studies
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Classical Studies
- Economics
- Engineering
- European Studies
- French
- Geology
- German
- History (United States)
- Latin American Studies
- Mathematics
- Middle Eastern Studies
- Native American Studies
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Statistics
- Women's Studies
Grants
- Information about other instructional grants at UM.
- Faculty Associates for Multicultural Innovations (FAMI)
- Faculty Development Fund (FDF)
- Interdisciplinary Faculty Associates Grants Program (IFA)
- Lecturers' Professional Development Grants (LPDG)
- The Gilbert Whitaker Fund for the Improvement of Teaching (Whitaker I and II)
- Teaching with Technology Institute
- Instructional Development Fund (IDF)
- Recent Recipients
CRLT Theatre Program
- Interactive performances on issues of pedagogy, diversity, and inclusion in the classroom
Publications and Links
CRLT Resources
- Occasional Papers on Teaching and Learning
- 1. Clinical Teaching by Thomas Schwenk, 1987.
- 2. Testing and Grading by Stanford C. Ericksen, 1989.
- 5. The Relative Importance of Research and Undergraduate Teaching by Barbara K. Hofer & Donald R. Brown, 1992.
- 6. Learning with Lectures by Robert Kozma, 1994.(pdf)
- 7. Perceptions of Faculty Behavior by Students of Color by Mark Chesler, 1997.(pdf)
- 8. Undergraduate Women in Science and Engineering: Providing Academic Support by Susan Montgomery & Martha Cohen Barrett, 1997.(pdf)
- 9. Knowing Your Students Better: A Key to Involving First-Year Students by Joseph Fenty, 1997.(pdf)
- 10. Student Learning Styles and Their Implications for Teaching by Susan M. Montgomery & Linda N. Groat, 1998.(pdf)
- 11. The Teaching Portfolio by Matthew Kaplan, 1998.(pdf)
- 12. The Effect of Student Diversity on Student Learning at the University of Michigan: Faculty and GSI Perspectives (pdf)
- 13. Using Grants to Enhance Student Learning by Mary Wright, Contance E. Cook, & Elizabeth Brady, 2000. (pdf)
- 14. More Than A Research University: The Importance of Teaching at the University of Michigan by Constance E. Cook, Mary C. Wright, & Carol S. Hollenshead, 2000. (pdf)
- 15. Participation in Living-Learning Programs at the University of Michigan: Benefits for Students and Faculty by Karen Kurotsuchi Inkelas, 2000. (pdf)
- 16. Research on Student Notetaking: Implications for Faculty and Graduate Student Instructors by Deborah DeZure, Matthew Kaplan, & Martha A. Deerman, 2001. (pdf)
- 17. Making Accommodations For Students with Disabilities: A Guide for Faculty and Graduate Student Instructors by Crisca Bierwert, 2002. (pdf)
- 18. Teaching Online by Erping Zhu, 2003. (pdf)
- 19. Instructor Identity: The Impact of Gender and Race on Faculty Experiences with Teaching by Diana B. Kardia and Mary C. Wright, 2004. (pdf)
- Handbooks and Guidebooks
- Guidance for UM Instructors Leading Class Discussions on the Tragedy of September 11, 2001
- Guidelines for discussion of affirmative action issues
- Guidelines for Instructors Concerning Class Discussions about War in Iraq
U-M Resources
- Frequently Asked Questions about U-M Teaching Resources
- Directory of Resources for U-M Instructors
- U-M Campus Acronyms and Building Abbreviations
- U-M Institutional Profile of Students, Faculty and Staff
- Electronic Reserve Systems @ University Libraries (.pdf)
- Task Force Report on Testing and Training Prospective GSIs 9/02 (.pdf)
National Resource
Multicultural Teaching
- Services for Faculty and GSIs
- CRLT Theatre Program
Multicultural Resources
Instructional Technology
Tips and Examples of Teaching with Technology
- Examples of UM Faculty Using Technology in Teaching
- Tips for Using Common Technology Tools in Teaching
- A Model for Teaching with Technology
- Additional Resources for Instructional Technology
UM Support for Instructional Technology
- CRLT Services & Programs
- Gateway to UM Instructional Tools (e.g., UM.CourseTools)
- Teaching with Technology Institute
- Technology Workshops and Online Tutorials
- UM Technology Support and Services
Distance and E-Learning
Evaluation and Research
FAQs about U-M Teaching Resources