Center for Teaching, Learning, and Research

The Center for Teaching, Learning, and Research (CTLR) serves as a central hub for the discussion and dissemination of effective pedagogies focused on the enhancement of deep learning.  The center serves teachers, learners, administrators, and staff in this common mission.

Mission

The Center for Teaching, Learning, and Research exists to support Wagner faculty in becoming better teachers and scholars. With a focus on inclusive and equitable practices, the CTLR works to help teachers develop high quality curriculum, deliver content to students using high impact educational strategies, and then measure the results.

  • The Director of the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Research is available for various one-on-one services to support Wagner Faculty directly.

    • Syllabus Review and Consultations
      • Need help building a syllabus and course schedule from soup to nuts?  The CTLR can aid in holistic curriculum development at any stage in the process.
    • Lesson Plan Review and Consultations
      • Want to sharpen a particular lesson plan? Looking for innovative strategies to deliver a particular piece of content?  The CTLR is available to review and improve individual lesson plans to achieve greater depth of learning.
    • Classroom Observations
      • Get tips and feedback based from an in-person classroom observation, or prepare in advance for formal classroom observations that come as part of the Tenure and Promotion Process.
    • New Faculty Orientations
      •  Help with navigating Wagner and getting to know our students.
    • Tenure and Promotion Consultations
      • Looking for an informal conversation around what to expect during Tenure and Promotion reviews?  The CTLR is available to discuss case statements, teaching observations, reflective pedagogical essays, and more.  (Disclaimer: The Faculty Personnel Committee is always the best source for advice on Tenure and Promotion.  The CTLR is a resource for preliminary and informal information.)

    For one-on-one support in these or any area related to Teaching, Learning, and Research, please reach out directly to brett.palfreyman@wagner.edu

  • Spring 2025 Learning Lunch Series (All meetings in the Faculty Dining Room)

     

    Wednesday

    February 5

    1:00p-2:00p 

    		 Using Micro-Activities to Promote Student Learning

    Heather Cook 

    Studies show that student attention begins to wander after roughly 15 min, and retention of information is improved when students actively engage with the content. Micro-activities are 3 to 5 min learning activities that require students to actively process information, think critically and achieve a deeper understanding of course material. 
    Wednesday 

    February 19

    12:00p-1:00p

    		 Teaching a Community-Engaged Learning Class 

    Bernadette Ludwig, Katherine Moccia, Margarita Sanchez 

    This workshop is designed for faculty interested in incorporating community-based projects into their courses. We’ll discuss the logistics of designing and implementing community-engaged learning (CEL) experiences that align with meaningful student learning outcomes and community impact. 
    Tuesday 

    March 11

    1:00p-2:00p

    		 Teaching and Learning in the Age of AI

    Open Discussion 

    Easily available and powerful, AI might be the greatest factor shaking up teaching and learning today.  This open forum allows faculty to exchange ideas and strategies for designing meaningful assignments in the new world of AI. 
    Thursday

    March 27

    1:00pm-2:00pm 

    		 Publishing About Community Engaged Learning 

    Bernadette Ludwig, Lori Weintrob, Sarah Donovan

    Do you have experience teaching community-engaged learning classes or conducting community-engaged research? If so, have you considered publishing your work? This workshop will provide guidance on how to frame your research, (collect data), and possibly involve your community partner in the writing process.
    Tuesday

    Apr 15

    1:00p-2:00p

    		 Fair Assessment of Student Writing 

    Sarah Donovan 

    Most disciplines at Wagner require some form of writing, and we assess that writing both formally and informally. But what exactly is assessment in writing? How do we assess in a way that is fair? Based on a backward design approach to course design, the session will look at how assessment is deeply intertwined with course goals and activities. 

     

Resources

Wagner College is a member of the Faculty Resource Network (FRN) at New York University.  The FRN is an award-winning professional development consortium that sponsors programs for faculty and administrators nationwide with over 50 colleges and universities. The FRN hosts lectures, symposia, intensive seminars, and visiting scholar opportunities to improve the quality of teaching and learning at its member and affiliate institutions.

Reach out to FRN Liaison Brett Palfreyman for more information.

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Brett Palfreyman

Associate Professor

718-390-3252 brett.palfreyman@wagner.edu Parker Hall 203

Brett Palfreyman is an early American historian and Associate Professor of History at Wagner College. As Director of the Center of Teaching, Learning, and Research, he is dedicated to assisting Wagner Faculty in pursuing their scholarship and providing the best possible education to our students.