Faculty Development

Center for Teaching & Learning

Mission

The Center for Teaching & Learning advances Blackburn College’s educational mission by supporting a community of diverse educators. The Center promotes professional learning through progressive, evidence-based pedagogy and the development of learner-focused classrooms. We strive to support a transformational educational experience for students who choose to attend Blackburn College.

Center Staff

Angie Morenz - Professor of Physical Education and Sports Management

Dr. Angie Morenz

Director of the Center for Teaching & Learning
Professor of Physical Education & Sports Management

angela.morenz@blackburn.edu 
217-854-5641
    Four professors holding trophies at a bowling ally
    A group of professors at a Cardinals baseball game
    A group of professors smiling at a bowling ally
    Previous events sponsored by the Center for Teaching & Learning

    Meet the Faculty Fellows

    Dr. Trisha Prunty

    Professor of Psychology

    trisha.prunty@blackburn.edu
    217-854-5628
      Samantha Kahl - Professor of Biology/Ecology

      Dr. Samantha Kahl

      Professor of Biology & Ecology

      samantha.kahl@blackburn.edu
      217-854-5674
        Dr. Joseph Welch, Professor of Music

        Dr. Joseph Welch

        Professor of Music

        joseph.welch@blackburn.edu
        217-854-5709

          Resources

          The Center for Teaching & Learning hosts regular events, including informal luncheons, professional learning shareouts, and occasional workshops. You can also find resources, including the Center’s library holdings, academic sources, links to conferences, and professional learning videos.

          Feedback is a powerful influence on learning and achievement, but its effectiveness depends on the type, delivery, and circumstances, and this article analyzes these factors while proposing a model for improving feedback in classrooms.

          Please read “The Power of Positive Feedback” by John Hattie and Helen Timperly.

          The Power of Positive Feedback (PDF) >

          Teaching Library resources spreadsheet >

          Upcoming Center Events

          The Center for Teaching & Learning hosts regular events, including informal luncheons, professional learning shareouts, and occasional workshops. Below is a list of scheduled events; you can see the full list on the Event Calendar.

          Feb 26
          Wednesday, February 26, 2025

          Lunch & Learn: Tips and Tricks from an Experienced Canvas User

          12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

          Mar 03
          Monday, March 03, 2025

          Center for Teaching & Learning: Book Read

          2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

          Mar 12
          Wednesday, March 12, 2025

          Lunch & Learn: Pedagogy, Andragogy & Heutagogy

          12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

          Mar 25
          Tuesday, March 25, 2025

          Center for Teaching & Learning: Book Read

          2:30 PM - 3:30 PM