Meet the Institute for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Team!
At UBC, the Institute for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (ISoTL) team assists faculty in exploring reflective practices and pedagogical research, providing resources and guidance for anyone interested in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL).
ISoTL highlights the contributions of graduate students through the SoTL Seed Program, which connects UBC faculty and staff interested in exploring the impact of their pedagogical choices with graduate research specialists. Yue, Charlo, and Ariane are three of the nine SoTL Specialists that make up the SoTL Seed Program.
Upcoming Events
Introduction to SoTL
Learn more about SoTL and get involved by attending the next workshop. Introduction to SoTL will break down the definition of SoTL, explain how to become a SoTL practitioner, and offer tips to overcome common challenges that arise when initiating a SoTL project.
Celebrate SoTL
Hosted by ISoTL and the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology, the annual Celebrate SoTL event invites new faculty, staff and students across UBC to engage in dialogue surrounding teaching and learning and to advancing SoTL work.
Meet Yue Guo
SoTL Specialist
Yue enjoys collaborating with colleagues from diverse academic backgrounds on practical research projects that improve teaching and learning. The supportive environment at ISoTL has encouraged the growth of her research skills in addition to providing valuable opportunities to learn about project management. Yue is particularly motivated by the ways that SoTL effectively translates theories and research into practical and visible applications, and enjoys being able to see projects as they evolve through different stages.
In her free time, Yue loves cooking, especially as a way to relieve stress.
Upcoming Projects
Yue is currently supporting a project that focuses on how the Blended Learning Model, a teaching and learning approach, affects student learning and engagement. The team is exploring how this model enhances learning achievement and supports motivation in the Biochemistry classroom.
Meet Charlo Dufresne-Camaro
SoTL Specialist
Charlo has always been interested in working in higher education and developing his skills as a TA. With ISoTL, he helps faculty members conduct research on their teaching approaches, finding motivation in supporting people as they accomplish their goals. He feels the most rewarded in his work when he is able to establish relationships with faculty members, and when he is able to see the research being conducted.
Originally from Quebec City, Charlo enjoys playing pickleball and video games in his free time. He is currently developing his PhD thesis, which focuses on colour perception in augmented reality.
Upcoming Projects
Charlo is currently supporting 8 projects. One focuses on investigating how leadership training activities in engineering courses can better prepare students for their careers.
Meet Ariane Faria dos Santos
SoTL Specialist
Ariane collaborates with professors from various UBC Faculties, supporting their teaching development and guiding them to find the best methodologies to answer their research questions. As a neutral partner, she ensures ethical procedures are followed. Her immense passion for research and data drives her to piece together information, making sense of the bigger picture.
Ariane is originally from Brazil and lived in Chile and the USA before moving to Canada. She loves meeting new people and has had 33 different roommates across the 4 countries she has lived in. Her initial training as a high school teacher allowed her to develop an appreciation for understanding how to develop pedagogies that improve students’ learning opportunities.
Upcoming Projects
A project that Ariane has been working on revolves around trying to understand how Generative AI can support students in improving their writing abilities. This project began shortly after OpenAI’s ChatGPT gained significant prominence, and she has found it interesting to analyze the changes both in students’ familiarity with the tool, as well as their personal opinions about the ethical and professional implications.
