Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Series: From Teaching Questions to Publication

Many educators notice something in their teaching that they would like to understand better: why an activity works for some students but not others, whether an assessment supports the learning they intended, or how students experience a new approach. How can such questions become a manageable research study? This introductory seminar offers a practical route into the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL). Professor Cecilia Chan will discuss how to frame a focused question, draw on existing literature, choose appropriate evidence and methods, and consider ethics and feasibility. Participants will see how a study rooted in their own teaching can produce useful insights for students and colleagues and potentially form the basis of a publication. No prior SoTL research experience is needed.