Yale Center for Teaching and Learning

Ideas for Teaching

Advanced Discussion Leading

You have the basics of leading a discussion down, but now to take the next step. This module will provide concrete suggestions for shaping effective section discussions.

Advanced Section Planning

Leading a section, lab, or class? This teaching module will provide concrete suggestions for starting the semester with a long-term plan for success.

Diversity in the Classroom

The goal of this teaching module is to highlight a few of the key challenges and concerns in promoting diversity, and illustrate ways to incorporate an understanding of diversity in the classroom and beyond.

Preparing a Lecture

This teaching module is designed to help you develop more effective lectures by defining and limiting the topic; using structure for maximum effectiveness; and presenting material in a clear and engaging way.

Public Speaking for Teachers I: Lecturing Without Fear

This module is the first in a two-part series on public speaking for teachers. You will find discussion about the psychology and mechanics of speaking that should be useful for future lectures, conferences, presentations and talks (including job talks), etc.

Public Speaking for Teachers II: The Mechanics of Speaking

This module is the second of a two-part series on public speaking for teachers. You will find discussion about the psychology and mechanics of speaking which should be useful for future lectures, job talks, discussion leading, etc.

Teaching and Learning Using Technology

If you're going to use technology and multimedia sources in the classroom, it needs to be done effectively and be relevant to your teaching. This module explores some of the resources available to achieve this.

Teaching Controversial Topics

This teaching module does not tell you how to teach a particular subject; rather, it is designed to provide you with tools and principles that can be applied to a wide variety of settings.

Teaching Journal Articles

This module is designed to help teachers facilitate understanding of empirical studies for undergraduate students in both the natural and social sciences.

Teaching Students to Write Good Papers

This module is designed to help you teach students to write good papers. You will find useful examples of activities that guide students through the writing process. This resource will be helpful for anyone working with students on research papers, book reviews, and other analytical essays.

Teaching Students with Different Levels of Preparation

This module offers various strategies for assessing and teaching students with different preparation in order to ensure that class time is productive for everyone.