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Perceptions Of Outreach, Theory, And Practice At Centers For Teaching And Learning, Samantha Dunn
Perceptions Of Outreach, Theory, And Practice At Centers For Teaching And Learning, Samantha Dunn
Theses and Dissertations
This dissertation examines Centers for Teaching and Learning (CTLs) and how they are perceived by the instructors and employees who work in higher education. CTLs focus on accessing and assessing faculty and staff while creating programs and research which offers insight into the faculty, instructional, and organizational needs of an institution. The needs that CTLs focus on include the professional, educational, instructional, and, sometimes, personal development of employees. Yet, the theories and practices which drive the research of educational development—specifically CTLs—are fragmented due to the interdisciplinary nature, vast scope, and practical-focus of directors and researchers.
This study builds upon previous …