CTLT is hosting a Graduate Students Mini Conference on May 2 and May 3. These sessions are free for students to attend and we would appreciate it if you could publish or forward this information on. We’ve also attached a Twitter image for promotions, and for more info on the sessions, please visit: http://events.ctlt.ubc.ca/tag/grad-institute/ 

 

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 amIrving 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 

Thank You

Elissa Morris 
Events Assistant | Centre for Teaching Learning and Technology
The University of British Columbia | Vancouver
214-1961 East Mall, Vancouver BC, V6T 1Z1 Canada
Phone 604 827 4871| elissa.morris@ubc.ca

http://www.ctlt.ubc.ca | @UBC_CTLT