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 – December 7, 14 & 15, 2024


Event Date & Time

  • IN-PERSON
    December 14, 2024
    9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • IN-PERSON
    December 15, 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 Teaching Practicum: November 2024 – April 2025


Event Date & Time

  • Teaching Portfolios Workshop
    January 9, 2025
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Introduction to Scholarship of Teaching & Learning Workshop
    February 6, 2025
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion in Teaching Workshop
    March 6, 2025
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • 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…)

Online Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – January 14, 18, 25 & February 1, 2025 (Preliminary Application)


Event Date & Time

  • ONLINE
    January 14, 2025
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • ONLINE
    January 18, 2025
    9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • ONLINE
    January 25, 2025
    9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • ONLINE
    February 1, 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…)

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – January 18, 25 & 26, 2025


Event Date & Time

  • IN-PERSON
    January 18, 2025
    9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • IN-PERSON
    January 25, 2025
    9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • IN-PERSON
    January 26, 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 1
    February 3, 2025
    2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Session 2
    February 10, 2025
    2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Session 3
    February 24, 2025
    2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Session 4
    March 3, 2025
    2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Session 5
    March 10, 2025
    2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Session 6
    March 17, 2025
    2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
  • 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 Instructional Skills Workshop – February 8, 15 & 16, 2025


Event Date & Time

  • IN-PERSON
    February 8, 2025
    9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • IN-PERSON
    February 15, 2025
    9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • IN-PERSON
    February 16, 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 – February 22, March 1 & 8, 2025


Event Date & Time

  • IN-PERSON
    February 22, 2025
    9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • IN-PERSON
    March 1, 2025
    9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • IN-PERSON
    March 8, 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…)