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Teaching & Learning Academy

Anchored in the ACC Faculty Values, developed by twenty-five faculty for faculty, and supported by the resources of TLED with assistance from the Office of Distance & Alternative Education, the Teaching and Learning Academy (TLA) contributes to student success by expanding faculty teaching practices. The program is designed to support faculty based on evidence-based teaching strategies, reflective practice, and teaching innovation. Essential to the Teaching and Learning Academy is the creation of a cohort of faculty who will learn from each other by exploring the scholarship, art, and passion of teaching.

The Teaching and Learning Academy offers faculty 4 courses. Each course is 15 hours that includes 12 hours of asynchronous online coursework. The remaining 3 hours are completed in a Cohort Meeting the last Friday of each course from 8:30 to 11:30 am. The Cohort Meeting is dedicated to faculty sharing, learning, and collaborating with each other about the art and heart of teaching.

There are two ways faculty may complete the Teaching and Learning Academy. Most comprehensive is the option offered over fall and spring semesters. The other option, for those for whom a yearlong commitment is not possible, provides the faculty the option to complete the courses in one summer.

If you have any questions about the Teaching and Learning Academy, please contact Susan Diamond via sdiamond@austincc.edu.

ACC Faculty are Invited to the TLA Teaching to the
Brain Course Wrap Up Keynote Presentation

While the TLA Teaching to the Brain Course Wrap Up is designed for TLA participants only, TLA would like to cordially invite any interested faculty to enjoy the keynote presentation. The presentation, “What Happens When Students Learn to Formulate Their Own Questions? Introduction to the Question Formulation Technique”, will be delivered by Luz Santana and Tomoko Ouchi from the Right Question Institute.

Date: Friday, October 18, 2024
Time: 8:45 am-10:00 am
Modality: Virtual

Note: You will be required to use your ACC credentials to use the Zoom link below. RSVP is not required to join.

Zoom Link to Join

About the Speakers

Learn More About the TLA Experience

TLA Year-Long Cohort 2024-25

The year-long program begins with a synchronous, virtual meeting to establish a community of learners that explores the scholarship, art, and passion of teaching and continues over Fall and Spring semesters through hybrid coursework. The 2024-2025 Kick Off is scheduled for Friday, September 13th, 2024 from 9:00am to 2:00pm.

Fall 2024 Cohort

Completion & Stipend Information:

Upon successful completion of the year-long version of the TLA and participant agreement requirements (listed below), participants will receive 15 hours of professional development credit and a stipend of $1200. Faculty may choose to also receive 1.5 hours of Continuing Education credit for each completed course.

Registration fee to NISOD, the Lilly-Austin Conference, or SXSWedu will also be provided. If preferred, a scholarship to another local conference that strengthens teaching may be possible. Conferences are optional.

Participants will be recognized by the Chancellor and by TLED as a Teaching & Learning Champion and will receive digital badges for each course completed and for completing the entire TLA program.

Important Dates & Course Previews

Kick-Off

The 2024-2025 Kick Off is scheduled for Friday, September 13th, 2024 from 9:00am to 2:00pm.

Course & Cohort Meeting Dates

Title: Teaching to the Brain Course
Dates: 9/16/24-10/13/24 – View Preview

Teaching to the Brain Cohort Meeting
Date/Time: Friday 10/18/24, 8:30am-11:30am

Title: Building a Community of Learners Course
Dates: 10/21/24-11/16/24 – View Preview

Building a Community of Learners Cohort Meeting
Date/Time: Friday, 11/22/24, 8:30am-11:30am

 

Title: Engaging Students for Learning Course
Dates: 2/3/25-2/28/25 – View Preview

Engaging Students for Learning Cohort Meeting
Date/Time: 3/7/25, 8:30am-11:30am

Title: Assessing Students’ Learning Course
Dates: 3/24/25-4/18/25 – View Preview

Assessing Students’ Learning Cohort Meeting
Date/Time: Friday, 4/25/25, 8:30am-11:30am

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Faculty Values

Faculty Values Supporting Student Success

Anchored in the ACC Faculty Values and developed by faculty for faculty, the Teaching and Learning Academy (TLA) contributes to student success by supporting faculty through evidence-based teaching strategies, reflective practice, and teaching innovation.

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Program Alumni

Since 2019, over 200 faculty have graduated from the TLA.

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact

For questions about the Teaching and Learning Academy, please contact Susan Diamond via sdiamond@austincc.edu.