The LFS Learning Centre is sponsoring the Problem Based Learning (PBL) Training Three Day Intensive on August 25, 26 and 27th (9am-4pm).  This session has received great reviews and is a rare opportunity to get an intensive PBL Training. Attendance for all three days is mandatory and is the best way to get proper exposure to PBL. Come get experience leading students through several real world PBL sessions.

Registration is now open.  Given the demand and complexity of scheduling this workshop we require a $20 deposit. You will receive the deposit back upon completion of the course.

Interested students are asked to apply for an available TA’ship for FNH 490 004.  The job description follows:

WORK PERFORMED

Attending formal debates and providing critical, constructive oral and written feedback to the students.
Attending presentations of term assignments that include a variety of formats and providing critical, constructive oral and written feedback.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Education & knowledge requirements: preference will be given to students who have obtained an undergraduate degree in nutrition or dietetics and have a thorough understanding of a range of nutrition topics

Experience: preference will be given to students who have the ability to be comfortable providing oral and written feedback, to correspond effectively with the Instructor, and to ask questions when uncertain about their responsibilities

Skills: preference will be given to students who are comfortable responding to student questions, student requests for reviews of assignment marking, and those who are efficient with Excel

If you are interested in this position, please contact
Zhaoming Xu

The instructor of FNH 477 001 is looking for 4 TA’s (approximately 72 hours/each).  The job description is below:

WORK PERFORMED

As a PBL group tutor, facilitate students' learning in PBL groups by: encouraging and promoting student participation, asking probing questions, providing students with feedback, facilitating students' provision of peer feedback, and monitoring PBL group work (including Connect posts).  Tutors will also attend weekly tutor meetings in which cases will be discussed and tutors will provide feedback regarding groups' progression through cases to the course instructor;
As a Marker, mark students' assignment papers as well as  objective and subjective portions of the midterm and final exam.  All marking would be completed using rubrics prepared by the instructor.  TA's will be trained and supported in the use of the marking rubrics.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Education and Knowledge Requirements: Preference will be given to graduate students in Human Nutrition who have completed Problem-Based Learning tutor training.  Ideal candidates will have a good understanding of nutrition in general, and nutrition and disease prevention in particular.

Experience: Preference will be given to applicants who have prior experience facilitating PBL groups.

Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including skills in providing and receiving constructive feedback.

If you are interested, please contact the course instructor – Liz Novak

The instructor of FNH 451 001 is looking for a TA.  There are 120 available hours.  The job description is posted below.  If you are interested in this position, please contact:

Zhaoming Xu
zhaoming.xu@ubc.ca
604-822-6253

 

The instructor of FNH 473 001 is looking for a TA for her course.  Please note that interested applicants “will be required to be available to attend class on Monday afternoons”.  The course schedule can be found here:

https://courses.students.ubc.ca/cs/main?pname=subjarea&tname=subjareas&req=5&dept=FNH&course=473&section=001

If you are interested, please contact the instructor directly to discuss this position:

Candice Rideout
candice.rideout@ubc.ca
604-822-0147