Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

What is the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning?

The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL) is a growing academic field dedicated to the study of teaching and learning, particularly in postsecondary settings. 

SOTL can involve classroom-based research, pedagogical reflection, and institution-wide assessment.  It finds its roots in a variety of fields (such as education, psychology, and composition studies).

Faculty who are interested in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning may want to check out the following links:

To learn more about the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, see this great resource developed by Vanderbilt University's Center for Teaching.