The Institute for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning develops workshops to meet the various teaching and learning needs of the UBC community. We offer sessions on a repeating cycle (typically we repeat the workshop every 6 months), with upcoming session registrations added regularly to this page. To view PDFs from past sessions that we have hosted please visit the past events page.
An Introduction to SoTL (April 15, 2026)
The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) uses systematic inquiry with the goal of improving teaching and learning by making findings public (Hutchings, & Shulman, 1999; Potter & Kustra, 2011). This session offers a breakdown of the definition of SoTL, information on the cycle of SoTL stages, and tips on how to start the journey of becoming a SoTL practitioner. Register now!
Getting Your SoTL Work Published (June 8, 2026)
In this interactive session, we will discuss different approaches to writing up your SoTL work. Participants will be invited to reflect on their motivations for writing about teaching and learning in higher education, as a pathway to identifying relevant publication outlets. We will also review and discuss two publications with the goal of determining valuable points and frameworks for writing. Register now!
Classroom Evaluation and Research: Do I Need Ethics Approval? (July 7, 2026)
This session will provide insight on what type of classroom inquiry might require BREB review, and what work can be done without ethics review. This workshop also shares ethical considerations for conducting research and evaluation in the classroom. Register now!