STEM Teaching Network: CIRTL

CIRTL Courses:

MOOC course overviews and materials are also available at https://www.stemteachingcourse.org/.

Visit course pages for more information about session dates and registration. Some past courses offered include:

MOOC: An Introduction to Evidence-Based Undergraduate STEM Teaching. 8-week Massive Open Online Course through edX. Unlimited enrollment. Typically offered in summer and fall.
MOOC: Advancing Learning Through Evidence-Based STEM Teaching. 8-week Massive Open Online Course through edX. Unlimited enrollment. Typically offered in winter/spring (starting late January).
Synchronous Course: The College Classroom. 12-week course with live online class meetings. Limited enrollment. Typically offered in fall.
Synchronous Course: Research Mentor Training. 6-week course with live online class meetings. Limited enrollment. Typically offered in early spring.

Caltech is a member of the CIRTL Network

The CIRTL (Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning) Network includes 42 research universities implementing and advancing evidence-based teaching practices for diverse learners in STEM. This network organizes events, courses, and learning resources for graduate students, post-docs, and future STEM faculty.

Check out the CIRTL event schedule for topics that intersect with your teaching goals and take the opportunity to learn from a diverse range of STEM educators beyond Caltech. CIRTL offerings are free to Caltech participants.

As a participant from a CIRTL Network member institution, your registration receives priority for any programs that are offered (as long as spots are available). To sign up for a CIRTL Network program:Visit the CIRTL Network website for a full list of Upcoming Events.Click on individual programs in the list for more information like the description, schedule, and whether or not there is a cap on spots.Click the Register button.Enter the information requested. In response to "Current Institution" choose "California Institute of Technology" from the dropdown list.

CIRTL Events and Caltech Certificates in University Teaching

Selected CIRTL events may be eligible for use in the Caltech Project for Effective Teaching (CPET) Certificate of Interest in University Teaching. Please check the CPET page and be sure to join the CPET Email List to receive updates and information about which CIRTL events are eligible.

Upcoming events can be found at the CIRTL Events calendar.