Resources for Graduate Students and TAs

The Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology
http://ctlt.ubc.ca/
One of the best resources available for teaching assistants can be found at the The Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology(CTLT). Check out their website or visit the centre in the Irving K Barber Learning Centre. The centre provides workshops on a variety of topics such as instructional skills, presentation skills, leading discussions and others. “An Instructional Resource Guide for Teaching Assistants” can be downloaded from the website for your use. This guide provides insight on such topics as teaching environment, instructional strategies, conflict resolution, and time and stress management, as well as listing more resources available.

Library Services
www.library.ubc.ca
The library has many print and electronic resources available to you. You can visit any one of the 22 branches or access them online where along with general information on the library there is a link for graduate students. This link includes general information on format and submissions for theses and dissertations, course support for TAs, borrowers’ services, and research connections to journals and citations. For more information, see the following page put together for you by Sally Taylor, the Biology Librarian.

Counselling Services
www.students.ubc.ca/counselling
Counseling Services provides free personal counseling to UBC students, on issues including but not limited to anxiety, depression, stress, anger management, relationships, and career decisions. They can also provide couples and family counseling. Their website provides useful information on personal or group conselling for career planning, self-help, and professional resources, and an at risk student guide. Information on workshops on study and research skills can also be found on this website.

Instructional Skills Program for International Teaching Assistants
http://cic.cstudies.ubc.ca/ita/
The Centre for International Communication offers an Instructional Skills Program for International Teaching Assistants. This program is designed for international graduate students and can help with communication skills, presentation and teaching skills, and understanding Canadian teaching and learning. The course runs from the second week of September until the first week of November.

Graduate Pathways to Success
www.grad.ubc.ca/current-students/gps-graduate-pathways-success
This website provides useful information on applying for grants, writing and research, time management, and survival tips, as well as many other topics.