Instructional Skills Workshop – Sep 2026

Dates & Time:

February 17, 8:30am – 4:00pm

February 18, 8:30am – 4:00pm

February 19, 8:30am – 4:00pm

*Intro-meeting online, Feb. 8, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm

Delivery Mode: In person

Location: North Vancouver Campus (Classrooms TBA)

Facilitators: Barry Magrill, Bettina Boyle, Bhuvinder Vaid

The Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) is an internationally recognized program designed to enhance teaching effectiveness of both new and experienced educators. The ISW is an intensive 24-hour peer-based experiential workshop grounded in learning-centered instruction. During the workshop, participants design and deliver three 10-minute lessons and receive feedback from their peers in a supportive environment. Participants are provided with information on the theory and practice of teaching adult learners, writing learning objectives with accompanying lesson plans, techniques for encouraging active learning, and suggestions for evaluation of learning, and engage in reflective practice.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this workshop participants will be able to

Use learning outcomes to inform learners of expectations and intentions
Conduct participatory lessons
Write useful practical lesson plans
Give and receive constructive feedback
Employ active learning strategies that align with learning outcomes
Consider the variable needs of learners

*Note: This workshop qualifies as an elective for the Certificate in University Teaching and Learning (CUTL) for those participants who are interested in completing the certificate. Contact the facilitator for details on how to earn credit.

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