Grad Student Mini Conference
May 2–3, 2017
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Lillooet Room 301
Are you a graduate student looking for professional development opportunities? Join us for a two-day mini conference that will include workshops, panel discussions, poster presentations and more. Participants can also register for individual sessions. Light refreshments will be provided. More info
Breaking the Ice: Exploring Icebreakers and their Value
May 2, 2017
9:45 am–10:45 am
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Lillooet Room 301
Learn about the utility of icebreakers and the value they bring to the classroom. More info
The Fundamentals of Developing Effective Learning Outcomes
May 2, 2017
11:00 am–12:00 pm
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Lillooet Room 301
Explore learning outcomes and participate in interactive exercises to develop learning outcomes. More info
Designing Classrooms that Promote Learner’s Awareness
May 2, 2017
12:45 pm–2:30 pm
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Lillooet Room 301
Explore and develop strategies to design lessons that guide students through the learning process in the classroom. More info
Guidelines for Developing an Impressive Teaching Dossier/Portfolio
May 2, 2017
2:45 pm–3:45 pm
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Lillooet Room 301
Teaching dossiers/portfolios illustrate teaching experience and strengths. By the end of this session, you will create your own teaching dossier/portfolio draft. More info
Grad Student Round Table Sessions
May 2, 2017
4:00 pm–4:45 pm
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Lillooet Room 301
Through a series of round table discussions, explore topics such as fostering communities of practice and understanding learners and learning. More info
Creating Inclusive Classrooms: Universal Design for Learners
May 3, 2017
9:30 am–11:15 am
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Lillooet Room 301
Learn about Universal Design for Learners and reflect on the process of how we can create and sustain inclusivity in the classroom and leverage diversity to enhance student learning. More info
Integrating Reflection into Your Teaching Practice
May 3, 2017
11:30 am–12:30 pm
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Lillooet Room 301
Investigate reflection through multiple lenses, and explore ways you can adaptively integrate reflection to innovate your teaching practice. More info
Students as Public Scholars In Training
May 3, 2017
1:15 pm–1:45 pm
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Lillooet Room 301
Learn about an open project where students brought philosophical ideas to the broader public through podcasts, short stories, video, songs, blog posts, and more. More info
Graduate Student in Teaching Panel
May 3, 2017
1:45 pm–4:00 pm
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Lillooet Room 301
A panel, including Dr Glenn Deer, Dr Silvia Bartolic, E. Jean Buckler, and Christine Sumner, will discuss graduate students in teaching. More info
OTHER UPCOMING SESSIONS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
Instructional Skills Workshops
June 3, 4, 10 (Registration now open)
June 11, 17, 18 (Registration opens April 24)
June 18, 20, 22 (Registration opens May 1)
The Grad ISW caters to individuals new at teaching as well as those who wish to refresh and enhance their skills. More info
Certificate Program in Advanced Teaching and Learning
September 2017–September 2018
Apply by May 31, 2017
The year-long program supports the development of graduate students’ expertise in teaching and learning. It serves both graduate students seeking excellence in teaching and learning in their future roles as faculty, as well as those who will apply the skills outside of traditional faculty roles. More info
If you have any questions, please contact ctlt.events@ubc.ca