The Center for Pedagogical Innovation is dedicated to the inspiration, incubation, and dissemination of pedagogical innovations and the support of lifelong learning.
It is the Center’s mission to provide Wesleyan University faculty and instructional staff with the infrastructural resources, technical and logistical assistance, and training and mentoring needed to design, test, and deliver innovative courses, instructional materials, formats or modes of delivery, and advising or mentoring programs.
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Course Design
CPI can support you with all elements of course design, such as syllabus development, assessment and rubric creation, best practices for lectures and discussion, flipped or blended classrooms, and more.
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Resilient Teaching
CPI is also available to consult with questions and concerns about resilient teaching in uncertain times.
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TAs, CAs, and Student Forum Leaders
CPI supports student course staff as well. Whether you are new or returning to a course team, we have resources to guide you.
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Presentation Studio
The Presentation Studio provides free, one-on-one consultations for students and faculty in support of any presentation project.
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Coursera
Wesleyan has 25 active courses - including three specializations - with our MOOC partner, Coursera. Check them all out here, or contact CPI if you are interested in developing your own.
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Office for Faculty Career Development
OFCD helps faculty develop strong teaching skills and offers workshops on professional development.