Pro-D for Graduate Students

A collection of professional development opportunities and events for Graduate Students, including the Instructional Skills Workshop, the Graduate Certificate Program, Mentoring and Facilitation Workshops, as well as the Graduate Students in Teaching Mini Conference which takes place annually during February. For more info visit https://ctlt.ubc.ca/programs/graduate-student-ta-programs/

Online Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – April 9, 14, 21 & 28, 2024 (Preliminary Application)


Event Date & Time

  • April 28, 2024
    9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Event Description

This ISW is online. Please read the application process and workshop eligibility prior to applying. Preliminary Application Process When you submit an application, you are applying for the WAITLIST only and your spot in the workshop is NOT confirmed.  If you meet the requirements and are selected as a participant you will receive an email (more…)

CIRTL SoTL Workshop – May 2024


Event Date & Time

  • May 6, 2024
    8:15 am - 6:00 pm
  • May 8, 2024
    8:15 am - 6:00 pm
  • May 10, 2024
    8:15 am - 6:00 pm

Event Description

In-person CIRTL SoTL Workshop, formerly the CIRTL Summer Teaching Institute, will be held on May 6, 8 & 10, 204. Click ‘Register Now’ to submit your application. Your application will be reviewed and if you are selected as a participant you will be contacted by email by April 26, 2024. Application closes on April 15. (more…)

Graduate Students in Teaching Conference – May 7 + 8, 2024


Event Date & Time

  • Day 1
    May 7, 2024
    9:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Day 2
    May 8, 2024
    9:30 am - 2:20 pm

Event Description

Please click “Register Now” to register for this event. The conference will be held online via Zoom and the Zoom link(s) will be emailed 2-3 days prior to the event. This Graduate Students in Teaching (GSiT) conference is a two day annual conference that typically takes place during the Celebrate Learning Week At the University of (more…)

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – May 11, 12 & 19, 2024 (Preliminary Application)


Event Date & Time

  • May 11, 2024
    9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • May 12, 2024
    9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • May 19, 2024
    9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Event Description

This ISW is in-person. Please read the application process and workshop eligibility prior to applying. Preliminary Application Process When you submit an application, you are applying for the WAITLIST only and your spot in the workshop is NOT confirmed.  If you meet the requirements and are selected as a participant you will receive an email (more…)

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – May 25, June 1 & 2, 2024 (Preliminary Application)


Event Date & Time

  • May 25, 2024
    9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • June 1, 2024
    9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • June 2, 2024
    9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Event Description

This ISW is in-person. Please read the application process and workshop eligibility prior to applying. Preliminary Application Process When you submit an application, you are applying for the WAITLIST only and your spot in the workshop is NOT confirmed.  If you meet the requirements and are selected as a participant you will receive an email (more…)

Epistemology of SoTL/TAR – May 29, 2024


Event Date & Time

  • May 29, 2024
    11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Event Description

TAR Workshops are designed to give interns authentic teaching experiences and to apply their understanding of evidence-based teaching practices in the classroom or in an informal science education or outreach setting. Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, together with their teaching partner, identify a challenge to student learning in the classroom, develop new teaching resources or (more…)

Refining Your Research Question & Exploring SoTL/TAR Methods – June 4, 2024


Event Date & Time

  • June 4, 2024
    10:00 am - 11:30 am

Event Description

TAR Workshops are designed to give interns authentic teaching experiences and to apply their understanding of evidence-based teaching practices in the classroom or in an informal science education or outreach setting. Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, together with their teaching partner, identify a challenge to student learning in the classroom, develop new teaching resources or (more…)

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – June 15, 22 & 23, 2024 (Preliminary Application)


Event Date & Time

  • June 15, 2024
    9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • June 22, 2024
    9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • June 23, 2024
    9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Event Description

This ISW is in-person. Please read the application process and workshop eligibility prior to applying. Preliminary Application Process When you submit an application, you are applying for the WAITLIST only and your spot in the workshop is NOT confirmed.  If you meet the requirements and are selected as a participant you will receive an email (more…)

Accessing the SoTL Literature – June 18, 2024


Event Date & Time

  • June 18, 2024
    10:00 am - 11:00 am

Event Description

TAR Workshops are designed to give interns authentic teaching experiences and to apply their understanding of evidence-based teaching practices in the classroom or in an informal science education or outreach setting. Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, together with their teaching partner, identify a challenge to student learning in the classroom, develop new teaching resources or (more…)

Drop-In Application Help Session – June 28, 2024


Event Date & Time

  • June 28, 2024
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Description

TAR Workshops are designed to give interns authentic teaching experiences and to apply their understanding of evidence-based teaching practices in the classroom or in an informal science education or outreach setting. Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, together with their teaching partner, identify a challenge to student learning in the classroom, develop new teaching resources or (more…)