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/

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – March 15, 22 & 23, 2025


Event Date & Time

  • IN-PERSON
    March 22, 2025
    9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • IN-PERSON
    March 23, 2025
    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…)

Foundations of Pedagogy: February-April 2025


Event Date & Time

  • Session 7
    March 24, 2025
    2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Session 8
    March 31, 2025
    2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Event Description

Online Click “Register Now” to apply. Your application will be reviewed and if you are selected as a participant you will be contacted by email by January 20, 2025. Application closes on January 13, 2025.  At the end of the one-term course, you will be able to use concepts in evidence-based teaching to effectively teach (more…)

Graduate Teaching Practicum: November 2024 – April 2025


Event Date & Time

  • Final Reflections & Expert Panel Discussion
    April 3, 2025
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • All reflections, assignments, etc. due
    April 30, 2025
    8:00 am - 11:55 pm

Event Description

Online Click “Register Now” to apply for the Graduate Teaching Practicum. If you are a postdoctoral fellow, apply for the Postdoc Teaching Practicum. Application opens on August 26 and closes on October 28. Your application will be reviewed and if you are selected as a participant you will be contacted by email by November 4. (more…)

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – April 5, 12 & 13, 2025


Event Date & Time

  • IN-PERSON
    April 5, 2025
    9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • IN-PERSON
    April 12, 2025
    9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • IN-PERSON
    April 13, 2025
    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…)

Online Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – April 15, 19, 20 & 26, 2025 (Preliminary Application)


Event Date & Time

  • ONLINE
    April 15, 2025
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • ONLINE
    April 19, 2025
    9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • ONLINE
    April 20, 2025
    9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • ONLINE
    April 26, 2025
    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 2025


Event Date & Time

  • May 12, 2025
    8:15 am - 6:00 pm
  • May 14, 2025
    8:15 am - 6:00 pm
  • May 16, 2025
    8:15 am - 6:00 pm

Event Description

In-person – ESB 5104/06 CIRTL SoTL Workshop, formerly the CIRTL Summer Teaching Institute, will be held on May 12, 14 & 16, 2025. 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. Application closes on April 21. Purpose (more…)

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – May 18, 24 & 25, 2025


Event Date & Time

  • IN-PERSON
    May 18, 2025
    9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • IN-PERSON
    May 24, 2025
    9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • IN-PERSON
    May 25, 2025
    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 – June 7, 8 & 14, 2025


Event Date & Time

  • IN-PERSON
    June 7, 2025
    9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • IN-PERSON
    June 8, 2025
    9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • IN-PERSON
    June 14, 2025
    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…)