Learning Innovation for Teaching Program (LIFT)
The Learning Innovation for Teaching (LIFT) in post-secondary education program is designed to support UVic instructors in developing intentional, evidence-informed and context-responsive teaching practices. The program is cohort-based and offers a comprehensive mix of workshops and self-paced courses, aligned with UVic’s commitments to accessibility, Indigenization and digital literacy.
Whether you are new to teaching or looking to deepen your scholarly and reflective practice, LIFT provides the structure, community and tools to advance your teaching.
Program overview
The program is blended with both in-person and online modules, combining self-paced learning, interactive workshops, reflective practice, peer discussions and structured professional development.
You can complete the program in 11–18 months, depending on your registration date and the availability of courses and workshops.
Learning outcomes
- apply core pedagogical principles grounded in learning science, inclusive design and decolonizing approaches
- design lessons, courses and assessments aligned with learning outcomes
- foster inclusive and accessible learning environments
- integrate learning technologies intentionally
- develop a reflective teaching documentation
- build foundational reflective teaching skills
Program structure
required courses
professional development course
elective workshops
reflective teaching capstone
*Course and workshop offerings are updated throughout the year. If no dates are listed, please check back for future availability.
1. Take the four required courses
Fundamentals of Course Design
Learn how to design inclusive, aligned and intentional courses using student-centered approaches.
Technology-Enhanced Teaching
Explore UVic’s learning technology ecosystem and how to effectively use it to support your teaching.
The Science of Learning
Examine cognitive load, memory, metacognition and implications for teaching.
Cultivating Dialogue: Creating Respectful Inclusive Classrooms
Discuss how to cultivate respectful and inclusive classroom dialogues and engaged learning environments.
2. Choose one of two professional development courses (two options)
Creating your Narrative: Teaching Dossier
Craft an effective teaching dossier focused on feedback and narrative design that meaningfully represents your teaching philosophy, practice and impact.
Peer Feedback
Learn how to structure the process of peer feedback for your teaching and learning practices through meaningful feedback from your peers.
3. Choose any two electives
These electives highlight contemporary teaching practices on topics such as accessibility, large class engagement or generative AI.
4. Finish with the capstone course
Reflective Teaching: From Scholarly Teaching to SoTL
Introduces foundation Scholarly Teaching and SoTL principles, ethics, and small-scale inquiry design.
Certificate requirements
To receive the certificate, participants must:
- Complete all six courses (including attending the corresponding in-person workshops) and submit the required assignments as applicable
- Attend two additional elective workshops offered by LTI
- Complete the capstone course (includes asynchronous course and two in-person workshops)