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Teaching and Learning Center
Teaching and Learning Center for Academic Engagement
The Westover Teaching and Learning Center for Academic Engagement is dedicated to advancing educational excellence and empowering young women. By partnering with our faculty and staff, we design personalized learning experiences that place students at the heart of their academic journey. Through innovative approaches, such as our Oxford Tutorial Model and a commitment to creative problem-solving, we cultivate an environment where intellectual curiosity thrives. Together, we champion teaching excellence and foster an inclusive, forward-thinking community where every student is inspired to reach her full potential.
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Our Mission
Our mission is to enhance student engagement by fostering a deep understanding of each student's unique needs and aspirations. We embrace a student-centered approach that prioritizes personalized learning, ensuring that every girl has the opportunity to thrive academically and personally.
Faculty Professional Development
Recognizing that our educational approach's effectiveness hinges on our faculty's continuous growth and development, the Center for Teaching and Learning is committed to providing robust professional development opportunities. Drawing from best practices in professional development models worldwide, we aim to support our educators in several key areas.
Investing in our faculty's professional development creates a vibrant learning community that ultimately enhances our students' educational experience. Through ongoing training and collaboration, we empower our educators to inspire and lead, fostering a culture of excellence that resonates throughout our school.
Investing in our faculty's professional development creates a vibrant learning community that ultimately enhances our students' educational experience. Through ongoing training and collaboration, we empower our educators to inspire and lead, fostering a culture of excellence that resonates throughout our school.
Key Areas We Support Our Educators
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Collaborative Learning Communities
Faculty members participate in structured learning communities that foster collaboration, reflection, and the sharing of best practices. This approach encourages peer observation and feedback, allowing teachers to learn from one another and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement. -
Personalized Development Plans
Each faculty member is supported in creating a personalized professional development plan tailored to their strengths and areas for growth. This model ensures that educators have the resources and opportunities to pursue their individual goals while aligning with the school's broader mission. -
Workshops and Training
We offer workshops led by experts in various educational fields, covering topics such as neuroscience-informed pedagogy, culturally responsive teaching, and technology integration in the classroom. These sessions equip faculty with the latest research and strategies that enhance their teaching practices. -
Mentorship Programs
Experienced faculty members are paired with newer educators to provide guidance and support. This mentorship fosters a sense of community and collaboration, helping to build confidence and teaching effectiveness among all staff. -
Global Perspectives
We engage with international educational leaders and institutions to ensure our faculty is exposed to global best practices. Our educators can adapt innovative strategies worldwide to our unique context by participating in international conferences and online learning opportunities.
Be Boldly You
Westover School admits students of any race, color, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin, or disability to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School. As a gender-diverse girls school, Westover welcomes applicants and students who are assigned female at birth and/or identify as girls. The School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its educational policies, admissions and financial aid policies, and athletic or other school-administered programs.