The CTLA is curating a library of articles and documents on teaching and learning, organized around specific themes and topics. Check back regularly for updates and new listings, and feel welcome to recommend resources for inclusion in the library.
Inclusive Teaching
- Barr, Jason J. (2016). Developing a Positive Classroom Climate (PDF) IDEA Paper # 61.
- Hockings, Christine (2010). Inclusive Learning and Teaching in Higher Education: A Synthesis of Research (PDF). EvidenceNet Higher Education Academy.
- Sinnett, Laura M., Cecilia Knight, Tess Kulstad, Maure Smith-Benanti, Miho Tatsuki (2019). Ideas for Inclusive Teaching Practices (PDF). [requires Grinnell College network access]
Peer Observation of Teaching
- Grinnell College Protocol for Effective Peer Observations (PDF) (2025)
- Peer Observation of Teaching. Grinnell College Presidential Task Force on Evaluating Teaching Excellence (PDF) (2025)
- Peer Observation of Teaching Note-Taking Guide (PDF) (2025)
Syllabus Design
- Gannon, Kevin (2018). How to Create a Syllabus. The Chronicle of Higher Education. September 12, 2018.
- Grinnell College (2024). Syllabus Design Guidelines Version 6 (PDF).