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The teaching and learning mission of the university is specified as a core goal of the institution, and the university seeks to be as highly regarded for world-class teaching and learning as it is for research. In order to pursue that goal, the Michael V. Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning was conceived, vetted and approved by the university governance system with a unanimous vote from University Senate in April 2016.

The overall purpose of the institute is to integrate and enhance teaching and learning efforts at Ohio State, and to elevate such work to the institutional level. The institute both coordinates and leads current and new activities focused on improving the learning experience for our students and positions the university for national leadership in teaching and learning within a research university setting.

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Teaching Endorsements

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Instructional Consultations

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Course Design Institute

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Our Partnerships

Navigating Conflict: A Toolkit for Instructors

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Explore Ohio State's Navigating Conflict Toolkit for Instructors. Conflict is a normal and expected aspect of teaching and learning. When navigated carefully and effectively, it can lead to significant learning and growth. This toolkit provides related resources for Ohio State instructors, providing essential information on university policies and resources to build inclusive learning environments that support freedom of expression and respectful dialogue.  

Explore the Toolkit

Try our tool for planning your professional learning around teaching at Ohio State!

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No matter what your role related to teaching and learning at Ohio State, you are invited and encouraged to use the Planning Your Professional Learning Tool to receive guidance in how best to move forward in developing your own goals around improving as an instructor and to identify programs, services and resources available to you to help in reaching your goal(s) around teaching. This Qualtrics-based tool is easy to use and is designed for all who teach at Ohio State. 

Try It Out

News

  • 2024 New Faculty FIT Program Registration Open

    The Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning wishes to invite all new faculty to participate in our New Faculty Foundation, Impact, Transformation (FIT) Mentoring Program for the upcoming academic year. The FIT Mentoring Program is a signature program of the Drake Institute.

  • Autumn Brings Learning Community Opportunities to All Who Teach

    With the start of the autumn semester come multiple Learning Community (LC) opportunities for faculty, staff, postdocs, and graduate students to grow in knowledge, experience, and professional relationships with colleagues sharing common interest in developing as educators and scholars.

  • "Just in Time" Drake Institute Workshops

    As we gear up for the autumn semester, the Drake Institute is pleased to offer a selection of pre-semester workshops designed to be available “just in time.” Whether you are preparing to teach a course for the first time, or revisiting an existing course, consider registering for one or more of our pre-semester workshops as an opportunity to explore effective evidence-based teaching and l

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