Political Science Speaker Series

Science Building (SCI) 1177 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Should we care about technology as a political force? Dr. Stefan Kehlenbach discusses the intersection of technology, structures of power, and politics.

FASS Three Minute Thesis Faculty Heat

Science Building (SCI) 1177 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Showcase the amazing graduate research you're doing at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) Three Minute Thesis heat on March 7.

Speaker Series: Resisting Hate with Free Speech

Science Building (SCI) 1177 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Learn about challenges facing freedom of speech in Canada and the U.S. at a presentation hosted by the Department of Economics, Philosophy and Political Science.

POSTPONED – Inclusive Teaching: Reflecting on Your Teaching Practice

Science Building (SCI) 1177 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

In this session, you will have an opportunity to deepen your awareness of your own teaching practice as it relates to inclusive teaching. You will be introduced to a variety of inclusive teaching strategies, and you will have the opportunity to consider which strategies might be helpful to adapt into your own context. 

Community of Practice: Leveraging Digital Assessment Techniques for Enhanced Learning

Science Building (SCI) 1177 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

In today’s digital era, the incorporation of emerging teaching and assessment technologies brings substantial benefits to both students and instructors. This CoP initiative aims to facilitate the sharing of innovative strategies and resources in this realm.

Instructional Skills Workshop

Science Building (SCI) 1177 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

The Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) is an internationally certified program designed to increase teaching effectiveness and encourage reflection on teaching practice.

Instructional Skills Workshop

Science Building (SCI) 1177 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

The Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) is an internationally certified program designed to increase teaching effectiveness and encourage reflection on teaching practice.

Instructional Skills Workshop

Science Building (SCI) 1177 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

The Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) is an internationally certified program designed to increase teaching effectiveness and encourage reflection on teaching practice.

Instructional Skills Workshop

Science Building (SCI) 1177 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

The Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) is an internationally certified program designed to increase teaching effectiveness and encourage reflection on teaching practice.

Leveraging Student Feedback on Midpoint Surveys

Science Building (SCI) 1177 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Participants will learn about the benefits and resources available for using midpoint surveys to obtain student input on their class and leveraging feedback to improve students’ experiences.

UBC Curriculum Map Demo

Science Building (SCI) 1177 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

This live demo will showcase the Curriculum MAP project, a UBC built website designed to support instructors to ideate, evaluate or create new/current courses from a constructive alignment perspective. Instructors will be led through the three main components of their courses to identify the alignment among the course learning outcomes, assessment methods and their teaching […]

Free

Academic Integrity and Assessment in the Era of Generative AI (Panel)

Science Building (SCI) 1177 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

The launch of ChatGPT opened the gate to easily accessible generative AI tools by the general public, which in turn raised questions and concerns about how students might use them for their coursework. The presenters will offer approaches to academic integrity and considerations for assessment in ways that focus on learning and resonate with students. […]

Free

Canceled First Day of Class (Panel)

Science Building (SCI) 1177 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

What would you like students to take away from your first meeting with them? Beyond introducing the syllabus, the first day of class is an opportunity to connect with students, invite engagement, and generate excitement around your course. Students will expect to hear about course logistics, materials, and assignments, but they would also appreciate insights […]

Free