Developing Your Teaching Philosophy Statement: Guided Writing and Discussion

Building on the introductory webinar Introduction to Teaching Philosophy Statements, this hands-on session helps you develop or refine your teaching philosophy statement in a supportive environment. Through short writing prompts, guided discussion, and analysis of real examples, you’ll deepen your understanding of what makes a statement effective and authentic.

Whether you’re starting from scratch or revising a draft, you’ll leave with expanded ideas, clearer language, and a plan for next steps.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Generate or refine key ideas for their teaching philosophy statement through guided prompts and discussion.
• Identify features that make sample statements clear, authentic, and well-aligned with their purpose.
• Engage in constructive peer and group conversations to strengthen their own thinking and writing.
• Outline next steps for continuing to develop their teaching philosophy statement.

Please note that attendance in Introduction to Teaching Philosophy Statements (November 13) is a required pre-requisite for this session. 

FACILITATOR

Dr. Isabeau Iqbal

Dr. Isabeau Iqbal helps faculty and instructors advance their careers in higher education through practical, supportive guidance. With over 20 years of experience at UBC, she strengthens teaching practices through individual consultations and professional development programs.

As a Senior Educational Developer at the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology, Isabeau supports instructors in developing teaching dossiers and serves as a trusted reviewer for documentation used for applications and career progression.

In addition to her CTLT work, Isabeau is a Professional Certified Coach who maintains a private coaching practice in which she partners with faculty and staff to foster career wellbeing.

Based in Vancouver, Isabeau finds joy hiking along mountain trails, in song (even when it makes her nervous), and anywhere there’s fresh air and movement.

Registration

Please note that attendance in Introduction to Teaching Philosophy Statements (November 13) is a required pre-requisite for this session. 

Registration in this session is required and is now open. Those successfully registered will receive a registration confirmation within one week of the session date.

NO-SHOW PENALTY: If you register and do not attend or cancel after 3pm on the day before the event, it may affect your eligibility to join future events. To avoid this no-show penalty, please cancel by at least 3pm the day before the event by e-mailing postdoctoral.fellows@ubc.ca.

Accessibility

If you have a disability or medical condition that may affect your full participation in the event, please email postdoctoral.fellows@ubc.ca in advance of the event.

This session will be held online via Zoom and live captions will be enabled during the session.