The Edward St. John Foundation
Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center at UMD College Park
institution University of Maryland College Park location College Park, Maryland Impact The Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center at the University of Maryland College Park, also known as “The ESJ,” was dedicated in 2017. The 187,000 square-foot facility, which includes 12 classrooms and nine teaching labs with a total of 1,500 seats, elevated collaborative learning on campus. Innovative TERP (Teach, Engage, Respond, Participate) Classroom design features round tables and a tiered structure, allowing students to move seamlessly from lecture to discussion mode and promoting group interaction and problem-solving. This reflects the changing role of faculty from lecturers to becoming more of the facilitators of learning and teaching — creating innovative thinkers and the entrepreneurs of tomorrow. The design transforms learning while setting a new standard for campus innovation. The facility is a national model of transforming the classroom experience and shaping the way faculty teach. It was the first building constructed in the center of campus in over 50 years, and serves more than 12,000 students per day. Exterior of the Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center in College Park, MD. Students learn in a collaborative TERP classroom. Students utilize the open common areas and huddle rooms for a quick break or study session between classes. Wide hallways allow students and faculty to travel between classes with ease. 1 2 3 4
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