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!

What Really Works Conference 2023 – SAVE THE DATE!

June 29, 2023

Please save the date for the What Really Works in Education 2023 Conference, a biennial conference sponsored by CSUN’s Center for Teaching and Learning, happening this coming fall. This two-day conference will take place at CSUN’s University Student Union on September 29th and 30th , 2023. The theme is "High Level Practices and Collaboration" and registration includes a free professional book, Connecting High Leverage Practices to Student Success: Collaboration in Inclusive Classrooms book that will be published in August 2023 with Corwin Press. Read more

Free Simpact Facilitation Training via Zoom

April 6, 2023

Are you interested in using Simpact in your classes? Have you ever been trained in Simpact facilitation?If not, this is your chance! Experts on Simpact facilitation are offering four different possible dates for free Simpact training. Sign up now for one of these trainings so that you can use avatars in your classes next year for skill building, practice, communication, and much much more! Read more

Call for submissions to T-CARE

March 14, 2023

The Center for Teaching and Learning in the Michael D. Eisner College of Education at Cal State Northridge is actively seeking submissions for the next issue of T-CARE. Share your practical strategies, your helpful resources, and your educational insights in this open topic call for submissions! Read more