If you are a program administrator interested in including the ISW as a component of your program please email joseph.topornycky@ubc.ca.
Waitlist Sign Up
ISWs offered for Graduate Students at UBC are in high demand and waitlists for each workshop are typically 80–100+. Waitlist sign up opens for each session approximately four to six weeks before the session date. Please sign up for a date listed below to be added to the list.
Find out more information about our equitable registration process.
Eligibility
A participant who wishes to take the Grad ISW is eligible if they are:
- a full-time or part-time registered graduate student at UBC during the academic term when the ISW is offered
- Winter Session Term 1 (September-December), Term 2 (January-April)
- Summer Session Term 1 (May-June), Term 2 (July-August)
- a graduate student at UBC who has completed degree requirements but has not yet convocated
- a joint degree graduate student who is enrolled at UBC and another institution
- a graduate student at UBC pursuing non-degree studies
- a visiting graduate student that is eligible to take courses
A participant who wishes to take the Grad ISW is not eligible if they are:
- not a graduate student at UBC
- a graduate student at UBC who has on-leave status
- a visiting graduate student that is not eligible to take courses
2023 ISW Dates
June 12, 14 & 16, 2023 (In-person)
3 sessions
- Monday, June 12
- Wednesday, June 14
- Friday, June 16
Waitlist sign up will open on Friday, April 28, 2023 at 9 am and will close on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 4:30 pm.
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July 2, 8 & 9, 2023 (In-person)
3 sessions
- Sunday, July 2
- Saturday, July 8
- Sunday, July 9
Waitlist sign up will open on Friday, May 19, 2023 at 9 am and will close on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 4:30 pm.
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August 5, 12, 13 (In-person)
3 sessions
- Saturday, August 5
- Saturday, August 12
- Sunday, August 13
Waitlist sign up will open on Friday, June 23, 2023 at 9 am and will close on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at 4:30 pm.
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August 20, 26, 27 (In-person)
3 sessions
- Sunday, August 20
- Saturday, August 26
- Sunday, August 27
Waitlist sign up will open on Friday, July 7, 2023 at 9 am and will close on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 4:30 pm.
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Purpose
Our three-day ISWs are 24-hour professional development sessions designed for graduate students interested in developing and enhancing their instructional skills. It caters to individuals new at teaching as well as those who wish to refresh and enhance their skills. We take a learner-centred approach that may have you looking at your students in a whole new light! Participants benefit from practicing skills and sharing ideas in a cooperative environment.
Process
The workshop consists of teaching practice, theory application, and topical sessions specifically relevant to Teaching Assistants and Graduate Students at UBC. During the workshop you will teach three short lessons and receive feedback from your peers. You will work closely with peers and trained facilitators (who are themselves UBC graduate students). In this supportive atmosphere you will have a chance to begin to develop new teaching skills, to enhance existing skills, and/or to try new and challenging ideas.
Requirements
Due to the interactive nature of this workshop, participants must be comfortable communicating verbally in English. All ISWs run for 3 days from 8:15 am – 5:00 pm each day and attendance is required for the full time.
Transcript Notation
After completing all aspects of this workshop you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion and will receive an entry on your transcript indicating that you have participated in the ISW (indicated as INDS 501).
Registration Confirmation and Fine
Please note that signing up for the waitlist does not guarantee a spot in the ISW. If you are selected as a participant, you will receive an email to confirm your registration about 2-3 weeks beforehand. Once you have confirmed your registration, you agree to pay a $60 fine if you cancel your registration or fail to complete the workshop for any reason.