Pathways to Learning
Embark on a personalized journey of professional growth with our diverse and flexible learning pathways. The TLTC Teaching Academy offers multiple unique tracks, designed to elevate your teaching, inspire your students, and advance your career. Your path to reimagine learning starts here.
How the Pathways Work
- Flexible Learning: Complete the core courses or equivalent learning experiences.
- Verified Skill Badges: Earn a badge for each topic you explore to build your digital portfolio of teaching competencies.
- Apply Your Learning: Engage in a culminating experience to apply concepts to your specific courses.
- Expert Feedback: Receive personalized feedback from TLTC specialists to refine your practice.
- Earn Your Micro-credential: Upon completion of all courses and the culminating experience, receive a micro-credential certifying your expertise in the pathway.
Explore Your Path to Success: Pathway Criteria
Choose the topic that aligns with your interests and teaching goals. View the options for completing the path, then get started today!
Course Design Practitioner Pathway
Create inclusive learning environments that cater to diverse learner needs and preferences. Perfect for: Educators committed to inclusive and accessible education
| OPTION 1: Design Sprint | OPTION 2: Course Design Retreat | OPTION 3: Self-Paced Training |
|---|---|---|
| --- Attend 4 webinars | --- Participate in 2 day event | (Coming Soon!) |
| --- Join 1-2 Consultations |
Legacy Program Equivalencies:
- TLTC Elevate Fellows
- TLTC Lily Fellows
- Other course design experiences may also be considered
Email TeachingAcademy@umd.edu with questions
Active Learning Practitioner Pathway
Transform your classroom into a dynamic, engaging environment where students are active participants in their own learning. This practitioner pathway is perfect for: Instructors looking to increase student engagement and participation
| OPTION 1: Flexible Training Series | OPTION 2: Learning Community |
|---|---|
| LEARNING REQUIREMENTS: | Participate in one, multi-session Learning Community on Active Learning |
| (Available as live-sessions or self-paced courses) | This may be hosted by the TLTC, or facilitated within your academic unit. |
| ---- Active Learning Fundamentals | |
| ---- Formative Assessment Strategies | |
| ---- Effective and Engaging Teamwork | |
| APPLICATION REQUIREMENT: | |
| ---- Theory to Practice: Active Learning in Action |
Need Credit for Something?
If you have participated in a faculty learning community or learning experience that you think will qualify as an equivalent, please email TeachingAcademy@umd.edu to let us know!
Inclusive Pedagogy Practitioner Pathway
Develop strategies to create a more equitable and inclusive classroom environment. Perfect for: Educators committed to equity, diversity, and social justice in higher education
| OPTION 1: Flexible Training Series | OPTION 2: Learning Community |
|---|---|
| LEARNING REQUIREMENTS: | Participate in one, multi-session Learning Community on Inclusive Pedagogy. |
| (Available as live sessions or self-paced courses) | This may be facilitated by the TLTC, ODI, or from within your academic unit. |
| ---- Identity, Power, and Privilege | |
| ---- Anti-Racist Pedagogy | |
| ---- Decentering Whiteness | |
| APPLICATION REQUIREMENT: | |
| ---- Theory to Practice: Inclusive Teaching Reflections |
Need Credit for Something?
If you have participated in a faculty learning community or learning experience that you think will qualify as an equivalent, please email TeachingAcademy@umd.edu to let us know!
Ed. Tech. Practitioner Pathway
Harness the power of technology to enhance your teaching and prepare students for the digital age. Perfect for: Tech-savvy instructors and those looking to integrate more technology into their teaching
| OPTION 1: Flexible Training Series | OPTION 2: Learning Community |
|---|---|
| LEARNING REQUIREMENTS: | Participate in one, multi-session Learning Community on Educational Technology, Digital Fluency, etc. |
| (Available as live sessions or self-paced courses) | Non-TLTC options may be considered for this equivalency. |
| ---- Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Teaching | |
| ---- Boost Engagement with Creative Cloud | |
| ---- Gamification | |
| APPLICATION REQUIREMENT: | |
| ---- Theory to Practice: Innovate with Educational Technologies |
Need Credit for Something?
If you have participated in a faculty learning community or learning experience that you think will qualify as an equivalent, please email TeachingAcademy@umd.edu to let us know!
Universal Design for Learning Practitioner Pathway
Create inclusive learning environments that cater to diverse learner needs and preferences. Perfect for: Educators committed to inclusive and accessible education
| OPTION 1: Flexible Training Series | OPTION 2: Learning Community |
|---|---|
| LEARNING REQUIREMENTS: | Participate in one, multi-session Learning Community on UDL. |
| (Available as live sessions or self-paced courses) | This may be hosted by the TLTC, or facilitated within your academic unit. |
| ---- Universal Design for Learning Basics | |
| ---- Metacognition: Teaching Students How to Learn | |
| ---- Digital Accessibility for Teaching and Learning | |
| APPLICATION REQUIREMENT: | |
| ---- Theory to Practice: Applying Universal Design for Learning |
Need Credit for Something?
If you have participated in a faculty learning community or learning experience that you think will qualify as an equivalent, please email TeachingAcademy@umd.edu to let us know!
TERP Teaching Essentials
Embark on an enriching adventure with our Welcome to Teaching at UMD digital course. Whether you're stepping into your first classroom or bringing years of experience from another institution, this course is your gateway to mastering UMD's educational technology systems.
Instructors
Instructors who have been teaching at the University of Maryland for more than two semesters will be awarded the TERP Teaching Essentials badge. For new-to-us instructors, please use the button below to access the self-paced training.
For New Graduate Teaching Assistants (TA)
If you are new in your role as a Teaching Assistant here at the University of Maryland, welcome!
Prepare for your role by choosing:
- Self-paced digital course, or
- In-person Grad Orientation to Teaching (August & January)
Both options equip you with essential skills for success as a UMD TA.