Center for Teaching & Learning

CTL - Opening doors and enlightening minds since 2002

The CSUN Center for Teaching and Learning is the research, collaboration, and professional development arm of the College of Education. Faculty from all of the various departments in the College of Education are conducting cutting edge research and professional development, in collaboration with K-12 teachers, administrators, and community members, to address the needs of schools. The CTL is proud to host the “Education on the Edge” speaker series annually, as well as offer free educational film screenings. We have a Speakers Bureau and provide professional development to the community, while also hosting the biennial What Really Works conference. Feel free to contact us with any questions about our upcoming activities or how we might work with you and your groups!

CTL continues to provide Professional Development support to our community

October 28, 2020

During these unusual times, the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) continues to support a wide variety of schools and programs to address their identified needs. Birmingham Community Charter, Roosevelt, and CHAMPS Arts high schools have all extended their contracts for the 2020/2021 academic year. Also, SIMPACT is now housed within the CTL. SIMPACT (www.csun.edu/simpact) is an award-winning mixed-reality simulation system designed to provide educators with a highly realistic virtual platform to practice skills around social work, counseling, teaching, conflict resolution, social-emotional learning and many other interpersonal interactions. Read more

SIMPACT at NVRCC Virtual Event 10/27 @ 8 AM

October 26, 2020

NVRCC Special Event 10/27 8 am - 9:30 am, come learn about SIMPACT. Additional description in accompanying text

Come learn about the cutting edge mixed-reality technology available at CSUN that can be used in education, business, nursing, journalism, management, mental health, and so many other areas. Interact with an avatar and immerse yourself in a situation as you practice "real-world" skills in communication, collaboration, interpersonal relationships, sales, HR, leadership, and so much more. You need to see - and interact with - SIMPACT to believe this technology actually exists! Don't miss this FREE October Virtual Special Event from the North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce, 10/27 from 8 AM to 9:30 PM. Read more

T-CARE: Equity, Access, and Social Justice

October 22, 2020

While the last special issue on ‘Teaching, learning and working in a virtual environment’ was clearly a timely topic, this special issue is even more clearly hitting a collective nerve. More articles were submitted for consideration than ever before. Authors in this issue share practical tips for recognizing and addressing equity issues related to technological access, how to ensure classroom management strategies are culturally sensitive, and how to combat ableism by teaching to social justice standards. Read more