The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) is like peeking behind the curtain to see what makes teaching effective. It is a fancy way of saying that teachers are also researchers. Just like scientists conduct research to understand and develop strategies for controlling diseases, SoTL researchers study how to teach better. They ask questions like:
- What teaching methods work best?
- How can we make learning more engaging?
SoTL is not just about teaching; it is about improving teaching by gathering evidence, trying new ideas, and sharing what works.