Imagine walking into a workshop at your campus teaching center where passionate instructors gather to share what works in their classrooms—the innovative assignments, the creative solutions to teaching challenges, and the evidence-based strategies that truly engage students. TILTed Pedagogy brings these vital conversations to you in a comprehensive, practical guide featuring case studies from faculty across disciplines who are transforming how students learn. 

This open-access resource bridges the gap between pedagogical research and classroom practice through detailed case studies written by instructors who have successfully implemented the Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT) framework in their courses. Each chapter offers a window into a colleague’s classroom, sharing not just what worked, but why it worked and how you can adapt it for your own context. Research demonstrates that transparent teaching—explicitly communicating the purpose, task, and criteria for assignments—significantly increases student success. What you’ll find inside:

• Real-world case studies from a range of disciplines and teaching contexts, organized around the five Grand Challenges for SoTL (developing critical thinkers, engaging students, understanding learning processes, and addressing how identity affects teaching and learning) 
• Ready-to-adapt assignment examples including detailed pedagogical foundations, instructor reflections, and transparent assignment sheets you can use immediately 
•  Evidence-based approaches grounded in scholarly teaching and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)

Whether you’re a contract faculty member, tenure-track professor, graduate teaching assistant, or academic developer, this collection of faculty-authored case studies provides the tools and inspiration to create more inclusive, effective learning experiences. Each chapter follows a consistent structure that takes you from research to application, offering critical reflections from instructors who have been in your shoes and guidance for adapting their assignments to your unique context. 

TILTed Pedagogy is your invitation to learn from colleagues across higher education and join a community of educators committed to making learning visible, accessible, and transformative for all students. 

Cite this Book

Sipes, Shannon M., Mandy Frake, and Jennifer C. Friberg, eds. 2026. TILTed Pedagogy: A Collection of Evidence-Based Assignments to Inspire Learning in Higher Education. Elon, NC: Elon University Center for Engaged Learning. doi.org/10.36284/celelon.oa12.

TILTed Pedagogy is published in partnership with Parlor Press, allowing readers to purchase print and ePub versions of the book.