Teaching and Learning Center (TLC)

Transformative, Collaborative Action for Students and Teachers

The Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) was created to promote, support and evaluate the dynamic process of teaching and learning at UW Bothell. Whether you are an instructor or a student, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals through innovative approaches to education and active collaboration with each other, the campus and surrounding communities.

At TLC, we are always seeking the best and most promising new approaches to the art of teaching, and we are exploring the latest science on how people learn. If you also believe that a never-ending exchange of ideas leads to perpetual growth, innovation, collaboration and an upward spiral of excellence...then join us!

Some of our frequently used Web sites are linked below. Also check all our menu options and, of course, please don’t hesitate to contact us for some, well, TLC.

Students and Faculty

Student Coursework Support
Having trouble getting started with an assignment? Academic Services can help!

Community-Based Learning and Scholarship (CBLS) 
High-quality service learning experiences for students that integrate in-class knowledge with meaningful engagement with community institutions.

Collaborative CBLS Projects 
Ongoing community projects, such as “Space Huskies” learning program for fifth and sixth graders, "Teacher Buddies" with Juanita Elementary students, Bellevue Entrepreneur Center on-the-job experiences, etc.

Students in Service
An AmeriCorps program with emphasis on service and learning; student volunteers working in areas of human needs or services are eligible to receive education grants.

Service Organizations... Join our Community Partnerships program!

Do you want to provide community service learning opportunities for UW Bothell students? Link here for details.

Faculty

Faculty Web Pages and Syllabi
A collection of ideas regarding courses, assignments, teaching philosophies, grading criteria, etc.

Teaching Resources for Faculty
Includes consultations regarding courses and syllabi, publications, teacher/student research grants, conference funding, etc.

Collaborative Undergraduate Research
Program offers $2000 grants for research that provides opportunities for student learning through shared inquiry with opportunities for students to have joint or sole authorship of publications or presentations.

Contact Us

Phone: 425.352.3501
Fax: 425.352.5211
Email: tlc@uwb.edu

 

TLC's Mission

The Teaching and Learning Center fosters a culture of critical reflection on teaching, which engages all members of the UW Bothell community in pursuit of our commitment to excellence, innovation and collaboration in teaching and learning. The success of the TLC will be measured by its contribution to transformative teaching and learning at UW Bothell over the short- and long term.