Confronting uncomfortable conversations in the classroom: the pedagogy of emotion
According to Jude Walker and Shayna Hornstein, “catching yourself” during a moment of high emotion involves a practice of awareness and attunement to our own body’s reaction to the situation
New course tackles ‘wicked problems’ with strategic design methodology
Starting in January 2018, undergraduate students will have the chance to participate in the pilot of an experiential learning course focused on ‘wicked problems’.
Future health professionals receive crucial training in Indigenous culture
Students from 11 of UBC’s health-related programs will come together for the first time on Thursday for a new learning experience designed to help them better serve Indigenous people.
Application for SoTL Seed Fund is now open
The application deadline has been extended to November 15, 2017, and results will be announced on December 8.
Canvas goes live to UBC students
This semester, thousands of students are getting their first chance to use Canvas as part of UBC’s campus-wide soft launch.
Call for Proposals: Teaching with Technology Showcase
Are you using technology to advance your teaching and enrich student learning? Submit a proposal by Nov. 15 to present your work at the Teaching with Technology Showcase.
Teaching in a Blended Learning Environment helps instructors transform their teaching
Hear from past participants about their experience with T-BLE.
Small Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) call for proposals open
The Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic is inviting proposals from faculty, staff and students for Small TLEF Project Grants (under $50,000).
Leaving the classroom behind
UBC’s Emerging Media Lab is exploring the educational potential of virtual reality.
Killam Teaching Winner Catherine Corrigall-Brown on “Igniting a Passion”
Dr. Catherine Corrigall-Brown, an expert on social movements, believes an excellent teacher inspires a passion and deep curiosity for their subject.
