To help faculty make their courses even more engaging, UCET offers a small MALT (Materials for Active Learning Techniques) Grant opportunity. These grants are for up to $300, and faculty can apply once each year.
Active Learning Techniques are teaching strategies that force students out of the passive listening mode. By engaging in activities such as reflecting, debating, creating, and evaluating, students come to a deeper understanding of the subject matter and skills. All of Kuh’s High Impact Practices (such as internships, service learning, etc.) are active, but so are simpler strategies such as group discussion, clickers, and class debates.
Proposals for the MALT Grant are accepted on a rolling basis, with deadlines of September 30, October 31, November 30, February 28, March 31, and April 30. For those teaching in the summer or planning ahead, we will also accept proposals by May 15.
Purchasing of grant items must follow established University purchasing policies and procedures. Purchases are limited to vendors in the United States. Before filling out the application, email ucet@iu.edu for this information.