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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.
FACILITATORS
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.
Dr. Megan Robertson
Dr. Megan Robertson is an Educational Consultant who has worked with undergraduate and graduate students as well as faculty members at post-secondary institutions throughout BC. At UBC, she is a member of the Teaching and Learning Professional Development Team providing support for instructors and faculty create, refine, document, and celebrate their teaching practice.
Registration
Registration in this session is required and will open closer to the session date. Those successfully registered will receive a confirmation email within a week of the workshop 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.