Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching

Scholarly teaching and research

center for the enhancement of learning and teaching

What is Scholarship of Teaching and Learning?

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) is a systematic inquiry into student learning that advances the practice of teaching through public dissemination; it involves “problem-posing about an issue of teaching or learning, study of the problem through methods appropriate to the disciplinary epistemologies, applications of results to practice, communication of results, self-reflection, and peer review” (Cambridge, 2010, p. 8).

SoTL Support

Want to learn more about SoTL? We can help.

Complete SoTL 101
Book a consultation with one of the CELT consultants
Read and publish SoTL literature
- Check out these journals: Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Journal of Teaching and Learning with Technology, and Teaching and Learning Inquiry
Determine if you need IRB approval
- Visit the Human Research Protection Program for step-by-step guidance on deciding whether your research requires IRB review and how to complete the IRB process. Contact a CELT Consultant if you have specific IRB questions.
Get statistical analysis support. Use the university’s Statistical Consulting Services
Take advantage of the Faculty Research Support from Helmke Library
Participate in the SoTL Summer Writing and Project Development Institute
- Get focused mentoring and support with your SoTL projects, no matter what stage of development! This two-day retreat is open to all faculty and grad students and is designed to help you kickstart or make significant progress on your SoTL project. The proposal form is simple, and will guide the program organizers in selecting mentors and presenters that will most effectively support your productivity. See the Online Submission Form.