Discover simple strategies that turn participation into meaningful learning.

The ENGAGE logo.The ENGAGE mini-course reimagines the traditional semester-long CLAW Institute as an engaging, streamlined four-week active learning experience designed for busy instructors. By thoughtfully curating and prioritizing the most impactful content, the series delivers core concepts, practical strategies, and collaborative opportunities in a concise format — one focused session per week.

Each meeting builds intentionally on the last, allowing participants to reflect, apply, and return with insights that deepen their understanding and strengthen their practice.  This structure preserves the depth and integrity of a full institute while increasing accessibility, enabling participants to engage meaningfully without a significant time commitment.

Why Participate in ENGAGE?
  • Get practical teaching strategies you can use immediately.  
  • Increase student engagement and participation.  
  • Support student success and belonging.  
  • Learn in a flexible, time-friendly format.  
  • Connect with fellow instructors and share ideas.  
  • Refresh your teaching with new approaches and tools. 
What You'll Learn

The ENGAGE mini-course consists of four learning modules: 

  • Module One: From Passive to Powerful: What Is Active Learning? 
  • Module Two: The Engagement Blueprint: Designing Activities That Work 
  • Module Three: The Art of Collaboration: Building Effective Teams & Communication 
  • Module Four: Closing the Loop: Evaluating and Enhancing Active Learning 
Program Structure

To ensure a meaningful and impactful experience, ENGAGErs will:

  • Complete brief pre-session learning activities.  
  • Attend collaborative, interactive cohort meetings.  
  • Experience active learning from the student perspective.  
  • Design and implement three engagement activities in their courses.  
  • Facilitate activities with their students and reflect on the results.  
  • Share experiences and receive feedback from peers.  
  • Build a portfolio of practical engagement strategies for future use. 
  • Submit a reflective survey about their experiences in the ENGAGE mini-course. 
What You'll Leave With

By the end of ENGAGE, participants will gain: 

  • Practical, evidence-based tools to increase student engagement.  
  • Valuable feedback from peers to refine and strengthen teaching practices.  
  • A personalized collection of strategies for creating engaging learning experiences.  
  • New approaches for fostering inclusion, belonging, and active participation.  
  • Increased confidence in implementing learner-centered teaching techniques.  
  • Resources and ideas that can be applied across a variety of courses and teaching modalities.  
  • Actionable next steps for continuing to enhance student engagement and success.
Who Should Apply?

ENGAGE is open to all faculty — including adjunct instructors, as well as graduate students who have at least one-to-two semesters of college-level teaching experience as the instructor of record — who are interested in increasing student engagement and success.

Whether you are just beginning to explore active learning or are looking to expand your existing teaching practices, ENGAGE offers opportunities to learn evidence-based strategies, collaborate with colleagues, implement new approaches with students, and reflect on their impact.

For other questions about ENGAGE, contact ENGAGE facilitator Tama Hebert at tama.hebert@unt.edu.

How to Enroll

Faculty interested in applying to the fall 2026 cohort should complete this form no later than October 5, 2026