Teaching and Learning Academy

Unlock your full potential as an educator with the Teaching and Learning Academy.

Traditional professional development is often limited in scope and lacking in engagement. The Teaching and Learning Academy is a unique, interdisciplinary community of practice that promotes ongoing development and collaboration for educators.

As a member of our vibrant community, you’ll have access to a diverse group of educators from different backgrounds, each bringing their unique perspectives and expertise to the table. Whether it’s through synchronous or asynchronous engagement, the Teaching and Learning Academy provides multiple entry points for growth and transformation in your teaching practice.

Join us today and experience the power of collaboration in teaching and learning. Discover what you’re truly capable of as an educator with the Teaching and Learning Academy.

Who Should Participate

Faculty (full or part-time),
Staff,
Administrators, or
Teaching assistants (graduate or undergraduate)

How You’ll Benefit

Foster Quality Learning – Harness evidence-based practices and engage with faculty across the country to ensure quality learning experiences for your students.
Enhance Your Courses: Get new ideas and gain the skills needed to implement quality changes for your courses with TLA’s expert facilitators and extensive on-demand resources.
Upgrade Your Teaching: Upgrade your teaching skills with TLA’s modules, videos, and webinars. For your professional development, you will Certificate of Completion at the end!
Deep Expertise – With our Fellows and Staff expertise in their fields, you’ll be in the best hands to advance your career and improve your teaching.

Applications now open Spring 2024 Cohort Application due by March 29, 2024

Key Features

Available Synchronously and Asynchronously

Offered asynchronously to fit your schedule. Both the course and the teaching and learning-related resources are available on-demand,

Signature Course

The Teaching and Learning Academy has two courses available synchronously or asynchronously.

The Gateway Course (Re)Design Primer– is available synchronously April 1 and 2.

The Humanity of Inclusive Practices– which focuses on liberatory and inclusive teaching practices is available year -round asynchronously, and synchronously July 8 -19, 2024.

Webinars

Offered throughout the year on a variety of topics

Meetings and Opportunities for Engagement

Monthly synchronous meetings and an online group space provides the opportunity to engage in faculty from across the country.

Modules

Including an introduction to the Teaching and Learning Academy and fundamentals of course design/(re)design available on-demand.

Expert Facilitation

The Gardner Institute’s Teaching and Learning Fellows and Staff who are expert in their fields, lead the Academy.

Fees

Individual Registration–

$450 per individual
$395 for individuals who have participated in previous Gardner Institute processes
$125 for a full-time graduate student
$125 for a person who is primarily classified as an adjunct/contingent faculty member
$75 for a student whose primary classification is an undergraduate

Institutional Registration– Applications being accepted.

Institutional Participation Fee $4,250
Returning Institution Fee $3,250*
*Institutions that have previously participated in Gateways to Completion or the Teaching and Learning Academy

The Institutional rate provides unlimited access (no limit on participants) for one year.

The Institutional Rate is for a single campus.

We offer a 20% discount for each institution that joins as part of a systemwide effort.