Faculty Programs

The Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology (CTLT) offers an ongoing development program for faculty members at different stages in their careers. The programs are meant to support you in your teaching and learning endeavours and to provide information on current research on teaching and learning theories and methods.

Choose from one of the following roles:
Original photo by Roddy Keetch. Image of the new parkade on UBC Campus, and the Bio Sciences Building.

New to UBC

Getting started right

I moved to Vancouver late last year to start a new faculty position at UBC. There were a lot of changes I needed to adjust to; in addition to adapting to a very large university… Read more


Original Photo by Roland Tanglao. Circular image of the tip of a growing fern found around at the Beatty Biodiversity Museum at the University of British Columbia (UBC)

Teaching Practitioner

How to become a great teacher

When I was assigned my first course, all the materials were very tied to the previous instructor’s style and focus. The class went well but it ended up being much more difficult than I expected… Read more


Adapted from a photo by Alan Levine of a banner found on UBC flagpoles during the celebration of the university's centenary. It has a silhouette of a head with the word "foresight" on it.

Educational Leadership

Helping lead your colleagues

Over the years, I’ve gained a diverse range of teaching skills, taught a variety of classes and led several research projects. I felt I was ready to take on more responsibilities and make significant contributions to my department and faculty… Read More

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214-1961 East Mall,
Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z1, Canada
Tel: 604.827.4494
Fax: 604.822.9826

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