# Department / Option / Core Programs

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Department / Option / Core Programs

# Department / Option / Core Programs

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Many aspects of teaching depend deeply on the discipline and context, making CTLO's work with **divisions, options, departments, and curricula** important aspects of supporting university education at Caltech. We draw upon extensive knowledge of [Discipline Based Educational Research (DBER)](https://www.nap.edu/catalog/13362/discipline-based-education-research-understanding-and-improving-learning-in-undergraduate) and work closely with colleagues in the disciplines at Caltech on programs such as those below.

- **Teaching Fellows**: CTLO trains and mentors "teaching fellows," who are typically advanced graduate students appointed by departments, divisions, or options to serve as teaching mentors or in special teaching-related roles.
- [**Inclusive Caltech Core**](https://ctlo.caltech.edu/universityteaching/programs/depts-core/inclusive-caltech-core)**:** A faculty learning community for those teaching Core Curriculum courses, focusing on inclusive teaching methods informed by student data and input.
- **Discipline-based Teaching Colloquia:** CTLO regularly collaborates with divisions and departments to bring guest speakers with educational expertise into their colloquia series. Contact us to explore possibilities.
- **Division/option Data on Teaching:** CTLO may be able to provide data on division/option-level participation in teaching innovation, educational improvement, and other efforts on request. Contact us to find out more.