Main navigation

Home

The teaching and learning mission of the university is specified as a core goal of the institution, and the university seeks to be as highly regarded for world-class teaching and learning as it is for research. In order to pursue that goal, the Michael V. Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning was conceived, vetted and approved by the university governance system with a unanimous vote from University Senate in April 2016.

The overall purpose of the institute is to integrate and enhance teaching and learning efforts at Ohio State, and to elevate such work to the institutional level. The institute both coordinates and leads current and new activities focused on improving the learning experience for our students and positions the university for national leadership in teaching and learning within a research university setting.

Instructor crouching to talk to three students

Teaching Endorsements

A professor speaks with a group of students in a classroom.

Instructional Consultations

Four students working at laptops

Course Design Institute

Person handing a student a test tube

Our Partnerships

Navigating Conflict: A Toolkit for Instructors

Compass on a rocky shore.

Explore Ohio State's Navigating Conflict Toolkit for Instructors. Conflict is a normal and expected aspect of teaching and learning. When navigated carefully and effectively, it can lead to significant learning and growth. This toolkit provides related resources for Ohio State instructors, providing essential information on university policies and resources to build inclusive learning environments that support freedom of expression and respectful dialogue.  

Explore the Toolkit

Explore On-Demand Workshops and Live Events

Stack of books against a blurred background.

Each term, the Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning collaborates with university partners to offer both in-person and virtual professional learning opportunities on evidence-based teaching. Interested in asynchronous opportunities? A selection of workshops are now available on-demand for all who teach at Ohio State.  Visit our Workshops and Events page to find an on-demand, synchronous online, or in-person learning opportunity that is right for you!

Explore Here

News

  • New Drake Institute Affiliates

    The Michael V. Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning is excited to announce the addition of 17 new Institute Affiliates for the 2024-2025 academic year. Institute Affiliates are identified by their strong commitment to supporting excellence in teaching across the university.