New CoP on Alternative Grading: Launch Meeting
We are forming a new Community of Practice around the theme of Alternative Grading, where we seek to empower educators to reimagine assessment in ways that promote deeper learning, intrinsic motivation and student equity. đź“…Â Date: Oct 2 đź•’Â Time: 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM đź“ŤÂ Location: SCI 331 Read more about our vision on the Alternative Grading page on […]
Welcome Back BBQ and Info Fair
Swing by the Central Courtyard to grab a bite, soak up some sun, and say hello! The CTL team will be on hand at our info booth, ready to chat about how we can support you in your teaching this year. Think of it as a low-stakes meet-and-greet with high-value connections. (Also, free BBQ!) đź“…Â Date: […]
Back to Teaching Readiness
Let’s Kick Off the Term Together! As summer winds down and syllabi start stirring, we invite you to reconnect, recharge, and ready yourself for the fall term with the Centre for Teaching and Learning. Whether you’re a returning faculty member or new to campus, we’re here to welcome you back and support your teaching journey. […]
Back to Teaching Sessions with the CTL Team
Spend the day with us exploring three timely, practical sessions designed to ease you into the term with confidence and curiosity: Effective Use of GenAI – Ways to model effective, ethical use for learners Teaching Large Classes – strategies for scale without sacrificing engagement Canvas & Learning Tools – tips, tricks, and thoughtful tech integration We’ll break for […]
Emergence, Curiosity, and Care in a Community of Practice on Access, Inclusion, and Place-Based Teaching and Learning
Over the past academic year, seven members of our UBC community came together as part of a Community of Practice (CoP) centered on “Access, Inclusion, and Place-Based Teaching and Learning”. We intentionally chose a model for our CoP that was focused on the practice of teaching, using a model known as “Teaching Squares” (Berry, 2008; […]
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