Plotting a route through SoTL: from bioscientist to pedagogic researcher

Tierney, A., Aidulis, D., Park, J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3430-9052 and Clark, K. (2021) Plotting a route through SoTL: from bioscientist to pedagogic researcher. Practice and Evidence of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 15 (1). pp. 34-52. ISSN 1750-8428

Abstract/Summary

Despite increasing interest and engagement with SoTL the definition of, and what activities constitute, SoTL remain open to debate. This paper is aimed at life science academics whose primary role is within teaching and learning. It aims to provide support in plotting a route through SoTL to enhance professional practice, student learning, and consider promotion and reward. Given the current focus on teaching quality this paper may also be of use in a wider context. We explore models of SoTL, opportunities and pitfalls in SoTL, and strategies to develop an understanding of, and engagement with SoTL. In the latter part of this paper we consider colleagues’ experiences with SoTL, outlining the benefits of SoTL in enhancing individual practice and the student experience, leading to the development of an audit tool to encourage educators to reflect on their SOTL practice.

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Refereed	Yes
Divisions	Life Sciences > School of Agriculture, Policy and Development > Department of Sustainable Land Management > Centre for Agri-environmental Research (CAER)
Publisher	University of Glasgow
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