Center for Advancing Teaching Excellence
The Center for Advancing Teaching Excellence (CATE) champions student-centered teaching and learning at the Moody College of Communication.
We work with faculty, instructors, and graduate students to support course design and develop teaching expertise. By fostering innovative and collaborative teaching practices, CATE aims to ensure Moody College students experience authentic and memorable learning to prepare for success in life and career.
Get in the Groove with Authentic Learning!
In Fall 2024, instructor John Peyton utilized authentic learning for RTF 347C.
Starting with Backward Design that culminated in a student-led concert as a final project, this page showcases an authentic learning pathway. Designing for authentic discipline experiences connects student creativity, collaboration, and passion with real-world career readiness!
Featured Announcements
NEW Active Discussion Guidelines!
New guidelines for 4 "A"s Discussions have been added to the CATE Active Teaching tab. Check them out to foster critical thinking and add a new layer of engagement that students are sure to enjoy!
Mid-Semester Feedback
Now is the perfect time to gather student input so you can make course adjustments before the end of the semester. Check out UT's Center for Teaching and Learning for downloadable mid-semester student surveys!
Support GenAI Literacies
Coordinator for teaching excellence, Shelly Furness, is available for coaching sessions and guest class presentations to help instructors think through how to use generative AI in their courses.
Connect with CATE
Please email our Coordinator for Teaching Excellence, Rachelle (Shelly) Furness, with questions, to request a training, or to make a consulting appointment! rachelle.furness@austin.utexas.edu
If you're not finding everything you need on the website, please schedule a CATE consultation for personal and direct assistance. You can also check out The Center for Teaching and Learning or UT Austin's Faculty Central hub for teaching guidance, as well as information on important topics for faculty members, such as campus facilities and employee resources.