Unlocking the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning: A 90-Minute-Deep Dive

Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

Brought to you by the LVAIC Teaching and Learning Community of Practice

Ready to transform your classroom observations into scholarly inquiry? Unlocking the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning: A 90-Minute-Deep Dive offers a comprehensive look at how faculty can systematically investigate student learning and contribute to the broader academic discourse.

Part 1: The Essentials of SoTL – A clear introduction to core principles, how SoTL differs from traditional educational research, and ways to frame researchable questions from your own courses.

Part 2: Faculty Panel Discussion – A moderated conversation on real-world practices: building projects, navigating IRB and ethics, collecting and analyzing data, disseminating findings, and translating evidence into curriculum improvements.

Link for presentation slides: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BHFhogSS0ifaI0CA_yKI6DbWAaOMWaCd/view?usp=sharing