The Teaching Development Program (TDP) for New Faculty is an annual faculty development program offering by CTLT.
The TDP for New Faculty will help participants build a foundation for their teaching careers by providing a network of support around teaching and learning. The intended audience is faculty who are either new to teaching, new to UBC or both. The Teaching Development Program for New Faculty recognizes and caters to the specific professional development needs of new faculty at UBC.
The intended audience:
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| New to teaching | Newly hired faculty members (up to two years) who have little or no experience or training in teaching.
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| New to teaching at UBC | New to teaching at UBC - e.g., newly hired faculty members who have taught at another higher education institution, but are new to teaching at UBC | |
| New role within UBC (not new to UBC) | Faculty members who are not new to UBC and who have transitioned into a new appointment type. | Examples:
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| Sessional faculty members | Sessional faculty are eligible for the TDP if they have an appointment to teach in the academic year, for 1 or 2 terms. | Example:
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| Sessional faculty members who have taught in the summer during which applications are being accepted may also apply. | Example:
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These outcomes represent the TDP for New Faculty's vision of the knowledge and skills that participants should be well positioned to achieve by graduation:
- Develop skills to design and deliver face-to-face, blended and online teaching to respond to dynamic and diverse learning needs.
- Develop a sense of community and belonging within a group of supportive peers and amongst the current UBC teaching and learning networks.
- Learn about teaching and learning resources and research.
- Co-create a shared space of inquiry and reflection to consider approaches, strategies, and practices in the classroom.
- Learn about and consider the institutional contexts for diversity, inclusion, equity, and Indigenous engagement at UBC.
- Begin developing a teaching and learning portfolio.
One of the most distinctive features of the TDP for New Faculty is our innovative blended program delivery model. The format includes face-to-face sessions at UBC combined with interaction in the online Canvas Online Hub. Those who complete all core and elective courses are awarded a TDP for New Faculty Certificate of Completion.
| PLEASE NOTE: Adhering to physical distancing and other public health requirements, the TDP Program for New Faculty is subject to change. We will maintain a clear focus on ensuring high-quality online, and when possible, in-person instruction. This approach is based on the current guidelines and direction of the Provincial Health Officer, public health agencies, and the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training. The above core elements may move completely online. |
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Time Commitment
The TDP for New Faculty is intended to be a flexible program for new faculty with significant responsibilities such as a teaching appointment and family. We anticipate a total time commitment of approximately 59 hours between August 2022 and April 2023. For success in the program, participants are expected to complete a combination of CORE (required), ELECTIVE (required with broad choice), and OPTIONAL (not required) elements that are offered in synchronous and asynchronous formats:
- Approximately 35 hours of core program elements (see below for details)
- Approximately 8 hours of elective workshops elements
- 4 in-person program meetings [our in-person meetings are subject to change; see above note regarding physical distancing]
- Approximately 16 hours of online engagement and reflection (about two hours per month - this includes portfolio development)
- Approximately 3 hours of small group meetings (3 times a year)
TDP Program Sessions
Meet your TDP colleagues, take part in core learning activities, explore your teaching identity and philosophy, check-in on program requirements, share your learning. Attendance required at all TDP Program Sessions, with the exception of Community Meetings.
| Component | Requirement | Info | Schedule |
| Kick-off Cohort Session | Core | Attendance required
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August 23, 2022
9-11 am |
| Midpoint Cohort Session | Core | Attendance required
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December 2022
Date and Time TBD |
| Capstone Cohort Session | Core | Attendance required
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TBA - April 2023
Date and Time TBD |
| 4 x TDP Community Meetings | Optional/Elective | Optional - may count two of these towards your “Electives” (see below "4 x Elective Workshops").  Synchronous
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TBD - dates will be announced in Canvas Online Hub |
Workshops (details subject to change)
Take part in workshops from CTLT programs or other relevant professional development workshops based on your teaching and learning interests.
| Component | Requirement | Info | Schedule |
| ISW | Core | Previously completed ISW may count toward this requirement (proof of completion/certificate required)
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2022 dates: https://ctlt.ubc.ca/programs/all-our-programs/instructional-skills-workshop-isw/ |
| TWO x Classroom Climate / Indigenous Initiatives* | Core | Select two online workshops or Classroom Climate modules located in Canvas Online Hub
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Throughout the year; see Indigenous Initiatives programming and Classroom Climate Series events listing page |
| ONE x Inclusive Teaching* | Core | Select one online workshop or complete Inclusive Teaching Module located in Canvas Online Hub
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Throughout the year; see Throughout the year; see CTLT Events |
| FOUR x Elective Workshops* | Elective | Select four workshops from CTLT or UBC-wide professional development offerings;
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* You can count up to 2 CTLT workshops that you attended between May-August 2022 towards your core or elective program requirements. For example, if you attended a Classroom Climate / Indigenous Initiatives workshop during the 2022 summer, you can apply this to the core requirement.
Canvas - TDP Online Hub (details subject to change)
Average of 2 hours of online work per month. Complete pre-activities for Program Meetings, record completion of requirements, take part in online discussions about required readings and course materials; complete your TDP Program Portfolio. (Note: you will access this online course space a week before the TDP for New Faculty Kickoff session)
| Component | Requirement | Info | Schedule |
| FOUR x Readings/Discussions | Core | Engage with materials on teaching skills and topics and contribute to online discussions with your colleagues.
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Throughout the year |
| Program Portfolio | Core | Teaching Philosophy Statement; Worked Artifacts; Reflections
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