Case Studies
Creating experiential learning resources in Finance through TLEF emulation
By Remy Corbet on April 2, 2024
UBC Sauder School of Business instructors share how the TLEF helped them build upon each other’s project to create experiential learning resources for their students.
UBC tool innovates peer feedback process
By Wendy Chan on September 11, 2019
A UBC-created tool offers a new approach to peer feedback by tapping into students’ innate ability to compare.
Students shape learning through TLEF partnerships
By Wendy Chan on September 6, 2019
Students across the university are bringing their unique skills and perspectives to every step of the TLEF process.
ePortfolios elevate student voice and work
By Wendy Chan on September 4, 2018
The Faculty of Arts wants each of their students to cross the graduation stage with confidence—confidence in their skills, their future and the potential of their degree. But in a faculty with more than 12,000 students across 25 programs, this is no easy feat.
Checkpoints help PharmD students self-assess learning
By Wendy Chan on June 14, 2018
Weekly quizzes are helping students in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences test their understanding of course material.
TLEF awards $2.25 million to enhance student learning
By Heather McCabe on February 15, 2018
The Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) has awarded $2.25 million in funding to 63 projects to enhance teaching and learning at UBC for the 2018-19 academic year.
Open UBC snapshot: Use of open resources continues to increase
By Will Engle on January 11, 2018
The adoption and use of open resources at UBC continues to increase, with student savings in academic year 2017 estimated at $1.4 to $2.2 million.
New course tackles ‘wicked problems’ with strategic design methodology
By Julia Burnham on October 31, 2017
Starting in January 2018, undergraduate students will have the chance to participate in the pilot of an experiential learning course focused on ‘wicked problems.’
Project identifies teaching practices that promote student wellbeing
By Wendy Chan on October 2, 2017
Through examining the impact of instructional practices on student mental health and wellbeing, this project is helping create classroom spaces where students can thrive.
Latest round of TLEF projects announced
By Heather McCabe on April 4, 2017
Fifteen large projects and 49 small projects have been selected in the latest round of funding through the Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF).