Please join us for an exploration of cultural humility and what it means for how we teach and learn. We will hear from Dr. Evan Adams, Chief Medical Officer of the First Nations Health Authority and a trailblazer in promoting cultural humility within the healthcare system. With humour and wisdom, Dr. Adams offers insights into […]
The Institute for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (ISoTL) is excited to host Professor Dragan Gasevic, Chair in Learning Analytics and Informatics from University of Edinburgh, to talk about State and Directions of Learning Analytics Adoption. The analysis of data collected from user interactions with educational and information technology has attracted much attention as […]
Course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) have been developing since at least 2000 at the University of British Columbia. This pedagogical innovation is consistent with UBC’s strategic vision of providing its undergraduates with opportunities for enhanced educational experiences as well as the American Association for the Advancement of Science which called for the integration of authentic […]
A faculty panel featuring instructors across different fields and disciplines who are actively responding to TRC and other calls to action by integrating Indigenous content in their courses. Come hear what motivated these instructors to do so, and learn from their experiences, challenges, and successes. Contributors: Neil Armitage, Amy Metcalfe, Moss Norman, Jennifer Peterson, Stefania Pizzirani Registration Required […]
Consistent with its recognized commitment to pedagogical innovation, the University of British Columbia is evolving and improving approaches to teaching and learning in science communication. To disseminate recent ideas and advancements in this area, Writing Across the Curriculum+ (WAC+) will showcase the work of UBC faculty and students involved in teaching communication in science. This […]
This presentation introduces ComPAIR, an innovative peer-feedback and teaching technology being developed at UBC. Participants will engage with the application hands-on to learn about this new way to integrate comparison and peer feedback into other modes of teaching. We will then review the results of an extended assessment of student experience with ComPAIR through three […]
Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) play a pivotal role in undergraduate education; however, they often receive insufficient professional development to prepare them for effective teaching in a university setting. In the Faculty of Land and Food Systems, we have incorporated a course-level GTA development program into a large-enrollment course with 10 GTAs in order that the […]
Wikipedia-based assignments can engage students in an authentic learning experience that involves open collaboration, critical thinking, and knowledge building for a global audience. When students write or edit in wikipedia, they are not using the same format or skills that they would in writing a research paper or persuasive essay – they are applying new […]
This session will focus on three innovative learning projects: Reconciliation Through Indigenous Education, a massive open online course, Sky, Water, Earth, a collection of free, online, self-paced learner activities, and Mattermost, an open source and UBC-hosted tool that supports team-based chat. These projects will be introduced in 15 minute talks, with just as much time to hold group discussions about implications and possibilities for teaching practice.
Registration for the WAITLIST of the August ISW opens on Monday May 7 at 9am PST and closes on Friday July 27 at 4:30pm. Registration for the WAITLIST of the September ISW opens on Monday July 30 at 9am PST and closes on Friday August 10 at 4:30pm. This 3-day workshop consists of teaching practice, theory application, and topical sessions specifically relevant to Teaching Assistants and Graduate Students at UBC. During the workshop participants will teach 3 short lessons and receive feedback from their peers. Participants will work closely with peers and trained facilitators. In this supportive atmosphere participants will have a chance to begin to develop new teaching skills, to enhance existing skills, and to try new ideas.