Teaching & Learning Lab

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Our Mission

The Teaching & Learning Lab (T&LL) is RISD’s hub for faculty conversation about and development of inclusive, assets-based, equity-focused pedagogies. The T&LL supports faculty in the ongoing development of their pedagogical practice by promoting reflective and inclusive teaching techniques, fostering innovative approaches to curriculum development, and providing tools, reference materials, and resources faculty can use to address pressing issues in the classroom. The T&LL offers interactive workshops and development opportunities, 1-on-1 mentoring and consultation sessions, and opportunities for cross-departmental dialogue on pedagogical topics. T&LL events can be proposed and led by any faculty member interested in sharing their practice or engaging in peer-to-peer conversation about teaching. The T&LL is situated in Academic Affairs.

"Critical Thinking and Making with AI". Faculty Institute, Summer 2024. Photo Credit: Kristina Lamour Sansone

"Critical Thinking and Making with AI", Faculty Institute, Summer 2024

Who We Serve

Our programs and resources are available to all members of our community who are teaching and interested in further development in innovative and inclusive art & design pedagogies. We support and offer consultations to part-time and full time faculty as well as teaching graduate students. T&LL events are open to part-time or full-time faculty, librarians, archivists, or curators (including term appointments) or, when space is available, to RISD staff.

What We Offer

The T&LL offers:

workshops and events on inclusive and innovative art & design pedagogies
1:1 consultations and training sessions
guides, materials, and resources
a hub for reflection and conversation on teaching
support in digital pedagogy and instructional technologies

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Teaching and Learning During a US Presidential Election

Find resources on "Teaching and Learning During a US Presidential Election."

Faculty Workshop + Lunch | Dec 3

Critically Reflective Pedagogical Practice

In this 90-minute, interactive workshop, facilitated by Nicole M. Merola (Director, Teaching & Learning Lab) and Dimitris Papadopoulos (Instructional Designer, Teaching & Learning Lab), faculty will have the chance to reflect on their teaching experience during the Fall 2024 semester.

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Professional Development Opportunity | Dec 6

Faculty Fellowship, Spring 2025. Deadline: December 6

Faculty are invited to apply for the Spring 2025 Faculty Fellowship at the Teaching & Learning Lab (T&LL).

Application info

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Professional Development Opportunity | Dec 20

"Critical Thinking & Making with AI" Faculty Winter Institute. Application Deadline: December 20

The Teaching & Learning Lab is offering a 3-day, fully in-person Faculty Winter Institute on "Critical Thinking & Making with AI" from February 10-12, 2025.

Application info