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The Learning Curve Podcast
Episode 1: The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning with Dr. Elif Gokbel
This episode features Elif Gokbel, EdD, and a discussion about the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), including what it is, ways it can improve your teaching, and how to get started if you are new to SoTL.
Transcript Episode 1: The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning with Dr. Elif Gokbel
Guest: Elif Gokbel, EdD
- Role: Senior Curriculum & Instructional Designer, Academic Commons, Thomas Jefferson University
- Expertise: Online and hybrid learning, learning analytics, and innovative teaching methods, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Quote from the Episode:
"SoTL stands for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. Basically, it is about being thoughtful and research-driven in how we teach. It's not just about what content we cover, what we teach our students in that class session, but how we deliver the content to our students and how well our students are actually learning what we are teaching. In SoTL, we look at our teaching methods and study their effects." - Elif Gokbel, EdD
Getting Started:
- Start small by implementing a single new teaching method in one lesson.
- Make a list of questions you have about your teaching practice and engage in casual or formal conversations with colleagues to refine ideas.
- Explore the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning in your discipline.
- Explore the self-paced SoTL course available on the Academic Commons website.
- Contact us to talk about your project ideas.
Terms to Know:
The terms below are mentioned in the episode, and for context and clarity, we've provided brief definitions of terms you will hear.
- SoTL (Scholarship of Teaching and Learning): Systematic and methodological inquiry to research the impact of teaching practices and learning experiences.
- Scholarly Teaching: Applying evidence-based strategies without formal research or publication.
- Constructivist Approach: Student-centered learning theory that builds on prior knowledge.
- Learning Analytics: Data analysis to understand and improve student learning outcomes.
Selected Resources:
The Learning Curve team curated this list based on university resources or guest recommendations.
- Scholarship of Teaching and Learning — Academic Commons Page
- Chick, N. L. (Ed.). (2018). SoTL in Action: Illuminating Critical Moments of Practice (First edition.). Stylus Publishing, LLC.
- McKinney, K. (2007). Enhancing Learning Through the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning: The Challenges and Joys of Juggling. Anker Pub. Co.