Undergraduates

University Teaching offers programs and services to Undergraduates to support Caltech's culture of peer-to-peer learning, studying, teaching, and mentoring. 

Examples include: 

• Training for the Peer Academic Coach program.
• Learning Resources for improving your study habits and helping you to study smarter, not harder.
• SA 59 (Learn How to Learn): This class introduces undergraduate students to the fundamental pedagogical approaches in STEM education and principles in STEM education research.
• Undergraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning: The (UGTL) is designed to equip participants with foundational knowledge and practical skills essential for effective teaching and learning in higher education.
• Specialized Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (UTA) orientation
• Ongoing collaboration with the Undergraduate Academics and Research Committee (ARC), such as the Student Guide to Filling out TQFR's.
• Training for the Course Ombuds program, which facilitates communication between students and the teaching faculty.

Visit University Teaching for more information!

Our center also offers opportunities to connect with the broader educational community in Pasadena and beyond. PreK-12 outreach support includes:

• Coordination and support for teaching and lecturing opportunities in the local community.
• Mentoring and tutoring opportunities with local middle and high school students.
• Educational outreach office support for development and implementation of hands-on demonstrations and lessons designed for PreK-12 students.
• Coordination and support for campus clubs that bring PreK-12 students and families to campus or that visit local PreK-12 schools.
• Seminars and workshops for students interested in outreach.

Visit Outreach for more information!