Define Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

Definitions of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) can differ by discipline and continue to be refined within the field itself. For the purposes of our programming, CETL defines SoTL as systematic and/or reflective inquiry into student learning and/or teaching in higher education which is situated in context and involves methodologically sound application of appropriate research methods, peer review, and distribution as scholarly work.

SoTL is featured in KSU's strategic plan, Goal 1.4.2: Become a leader in scholarship of teaching and learning. 

CETL supports faculty members conducting SoTL research in the following ways:

  • Hybrid program that provides funding for participants to complete writing goals in consultation with peers and CETL staff.

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  • Competitive travel funding program for faculty whose SoTL work has been accepted for presentation at a conference. 

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  • Digital badges that can be earned by KSU faculty, staff, and students, demonstrating varying levels of SoTL knowledge and skills.

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  • A web tool that assists users in developing a well-informed SoTL research design.

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  • An annual international SoTL conference coordinated by KSU CETL.

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  • This listserv is restricted to members of the Kennesaw State University community.

    The purpose of this listserv is to provide communication related to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, also known in some disciplines as pedagogical research or discipline-based educational research. This listserv will disseminate information about SoTL workshops and funding opportunities at CETL as well as helpful SoTL resources. This listserv is administered by CETL; listserv members cannot post to this list. To join, compose a new email, and in the TO field, enter the following:

    KSU-SOTL-SUBSCRIBE-REQUEST@list.kennesaw.edu  

  • A directory of journals that publish SoTL research focused on college/university teaching.

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  • A directory of conferences that focus on college/university teaching.

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  • Individual and group consultations with faculty concerning any step of the SoTL process.

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    NEW: Dr. Sheena Brown, our Lead for Educational Development Scholarship and Evaluation, offers workshops, consultations, resources, and programs related to SoTL external funding (planning, development, and evaluation) and assessment (planning, methodology, analysis, and interpretation). Contact her at sheena.brown@kennesaw.edu for a consultation.

View the Space

Book a consultation or meeting in the CETL Research Lab, an interactive and collaborative space where you can use the Hopscotch 4-SoTL model to assist you in designing a well-informed SoTL project. The CETL Research Lab (pictured in the interactive 360° video above) is a branch of the Interactive Research Methods Lab.

Resources

Want more information about SoTL? Check out these resources: