The Edison State College Teaching and Learning Center was created in 2006 to provide programs, services, and resources to fulltime and adjunct teaching faculty at Edison State College. Each campus has designated a physical space for the Teaching and Learning Center, where faculty can meet, share ideas, and consult Edison State College Library teaching and learning resources. However, the TLC is more than just a physical location: it is an intellectual space. The TLC is the sharing of ideas, methods, and content among Edison faculty through casual conversation, an organized discussion group, or a planned event. All faculty members are encouraged to continually improve teaching and learning at Edison State College by sharing their expertise and taking advantage of TLC resources, events, and services.
TLC Mission
The mission of the Teaching and Learning Center is to invigorate intellectual growth, inspire creativity, and develop professional competencies within the Edison State College Learning Community.
TLC Goals—Student Learning Outcomes
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Increase class participation
- Improve the transfer of learning
- Maximize student engagement
- Inspire potential teachers
- Recognize “teachers as learners”
- Recognize enthusiastic and effective professors
TLC Goals—Faculty Learning Outcomes
- Interact beyond departmental confines
- Bridge the gap between fulltime and adjunct faculty
- Access print, audiovisual, and electronic teaching and learning resources
- Collaboration, reassurance, and camaraderie
- Discuss teaching and learning issues and how to resolve them
- Discuss what works and what doesn’t work in the classroom
- Explore a variety of teaching methods
- Provide role models for effective teaching
- Provide a place to go for mentoring and support in a risk-free environment
Organizational Structure
The TLC is administrated by the Office of the District Vice President, Academic Affairs and Student Services. The Professional Development (PD) Committee, a group of fulltime and adjunct teaching faculty representing each campus, helps facilitate the Center. The PD Committee is charged with developing and implementing TLC events and programs. However, all members of the Edison College Community are encouraged to actively contribute to the Teaching and Learning Center.
