The first step in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) typically begins with an idea for helping students.
Identifying so-called “problems” is one approach to beginning with SoTL. Another is to begin by asking questions.
A literature review can provide your SoTL project with a strong critical foundation, and help situate your project within existing theory and practice.
Using taxonomy of SoTL questions can make it easier to think about SoTL project design, particularly the most common kinds.
To gain deeper insight into your students’ learning & address your research questions, you’ll need to identify the right evidence to collect from the classroom.
IRB is necessary when conducting research with beyond the study’s specific participants, or when research involves identifiable data.
Choosing the appropriate research method is crucial for SoTL study. Selecting your research method is guided by your research question and exploration of literature.
This process of ‘going public’ is pivotal in contributing to the collective knowledge of effective teaching and learning practices.