Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) workshops
Are you passionate about evidence-based teaching practices and want to research teaching and learning in your own classroom, discipline, or more broadly across the institution? In this series, we will explore the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), and participants will develop a holistic SoTL research plan, including research question(s), data collection and analysis plan, and examine ethical considerations. This series is ideal for professors, instructors, and librarians interested in conducting research on teaching and learning and those interested in applying for one of the SoTL program grants.
October
Creating Connections in SoTL: Power and Positioning (Workshop 1)
In the Creating Connections in SoTL Series, faculty, instructors, and other UM scholars will explore foundational topics in SoTL research, discuss ongoing SoTL projects, make interdisciplinary connections, and receive support from colleagues and Centre SoTL Developers.
This workshop will focus on faculty-student research partnerships and consider practical issues as well as issues of power raised when collaborating with students. Through discussion with invited speakers Antonio Dos Santos (Editorial manager for the International Journal of Students as Partners) and Marie Rosel (PhD student in Sustainability Science at the University of Saskatchewan), we will explore benefits, potential challenges, and practical strategies for creating a mutually rewarding experience for faculty and students collaborating on SoTL projects.
- Date: Tuesday, October 3, 2023
- Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
- Delivery method: Room 223 - The Centre (65 Dafoe)
- Facilitators: Janet Cape, Lori Doan, Halyna Malyk and Matthew Quesnel
November
Creating Connections in SoTL: Conducting Ethical SoTL Research(Workshop 2)
In the Creating Connections in SoTL series, faculty, instructors, and other UM scholars will explore foundational topics in SoTL research, discuss ongoing SoTL projects, make interdisciplinary connections, and receive support from colleagues and Centre SoTL Developers.
This workshop will focus on conducting ethical SoTL research, including how and when to consult with the research ethics office and planning for and justifying primary or secondary use of data in an ethics submission. Together we will explore ethical considerations in SoTL research and how to address these concerns when planning projects. Going beyond considerations of informed consent and confidentiality, we will examine how SoTL research can be conducted in a way that educates and treats students with respect and acknowledges their contributions.
- Date: Thursday, November 9, 2023
- Time: 10:00 to 11:15 am
- Delivery method: Online
- Facilitators: Janet Cape, Lori Doan, Halyna Malyk and Matthew Quesnel
What’s Working, What’s Not? Examining Classroom Teaching and Learning
All instructors identify problems in their courses. Whether it’s students’ struggles to master a key concept or a teaching practice that may not be meeting its purpose, how do we explore “what’s working and what’s not” in our courses?
In this workshop, we will explore “juicy” problems that are ripe for investigation, consider possible solutions, and develop a plan to evaluate the impact of intervention strategies.
To participate fully, please bring a smartphone, tablet, or laptop.
- Date: Tuesday, Novmeber 21, 2023
- Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Delivery method: Room 223 - The Centre (65 Dafoe)
- Facilitator: Janet Cape