A new model in higher education that provides expertise, support and community to faculty, staff and students in pursuit of a better campus.

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“We aim to enact meaningful and lasting improvements that significantly enhance students' college experiences and trajectories after graduation, as well educators' wellbeing and growth within the system. Ultimately, LEEF envisions a thriving university community that is empowered, agentic, and nimble in the face of changing educational and societal landscapes.” — LEEF Vision Statement

 

Areas of focus

To achieve this mission, LEEF works to empower people and support projects that have the potential to change the following areas at UNT.
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Teaching
Teaching
  • Support and community for campus educators
  • Design and test new curriculum and pedagogical models
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Research
Research
  • Organize and fund interdisciplinary learning science research
  • Translate this research into usable guidelines
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Curricular alignment
Curricular alignment
  • Shape course and degree design to include career preparation
  • Collaborate with industry partners to better inform curriculum

Ecosystem of Units

LEEF is a coordinated support system across teaching, research, and curricular alignment. The ecosystem is made up of interconnected units.

The Curriculum Connector Designing Learning Educator Formation
Ensures every student's academic pathway is intentionally connected and coherent to the skills, experiences, and credentials that translate into meaningful work.  Advances teaching excellence and educational innovation by helping educators develop skills in course design, evidence-based teaching, and emerging instructional practices. Supports the evolution of educator identities that are responsive to the changing demands of the profession.
The Learning Institute Research & Evidence The Teaching Hub
Advances learning science research to inform evidence-based teaching and curricular decision-making across UNT. Tracks, supports and analyzes the impact of LEEF's initiatives, generating data that informs all units. Supports faculty and staff in their ongoing growth as educators through programs, consultation and community. 

News

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Learning Ecosystem Podcast: Applied Behavior Analysis with Shahla Ala'i Rosales
Shahla Ala'i Rosales (Professor of Behavior Analysis) discusses her career, shaped by collaboration and inquiry.
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Learning Ecosystem Podcast: Using Role-Playing Games to Teach Technical Communication with Auriana Myles
Technical communication master's student and teaching fellow Auriana Myles discusses how she uses role-playing games in her classes.
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Learning Ecosystem Podcast: K-12 Education and Library Science with Daniella Smith
Daniella Smith, a Hazel Harvey Peace Endowed Professor of Information Science, discusses her research and philosophy around K-12 education and library services.
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Learning Ecosystem Podcast: The Purpose of Higher Education with Jean Keller
Jean Keller, professor of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation, discusses the many roles she's played in higher education, and the value she sees for students and faculty alike.

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