The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL): What Does Research Say is Effective in STEM Disciplines? Temika M. Michael, M.Ed, Howard University 2 nd LCSAA Convening Jackson State University May 17, 2005

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL): An Introduction “Focus on Learning and Teaching Checklist” “Johari Window” I KNOWI DON’T KNOW THEY KNOW “I support teaching”, I say My actions don’t support my words THEY DON’T KNOW I really mean itWhat’s behind the gap above? North, J. (1996)

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL): An Overview Problem Invisibility of teaching Oversimplification of teaching Paradigm Shift: Ernest L. Boyer Scholarship of Discovery Scholarship of Integration Scholarship of Application Scholarship of Teaching

SoTL vs. Scholarly Teaching Scholarly Teaching The act of systematically collecting and using data to inform oneself on the effectiveness of teaching as related to student learning. The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Systematic study of teaching and learning and the public sharing and review of such work through presentations or publications.

What is Effective in the STEM Disciplines? Thinking outside the box: Traditional vs. SoTL approaches to teaching in STEM

Case Teaching What is it? A variety of instructional approaches built around a central story or theme – “case”. Purpose? To engage students in learning science. Improves? Student motivation, interest, and achievement in science. Connects? Real world contexts with science. Flexible

Case Teaching (con’t…) National Center for Case Teaching in Science State University of New York - Buffalo Case studies w/teaching notes Conferences/Workshops Journals Professional societies

Apprenticeship Peer Instruction Engagement in real literature Use of examinations as teaching opportunities for students Brian A. Coppola EXAMPLE OF BRIAN A. COPPOLA

Learning Communities Problem-Based Learning Peer Teaching Service Learning Collaborative Learning Cooperative Learning

Conclusions Traditional “talk-and-chalk” approaches to teaching STEM ineffective when used alone SoTL provides framework for multiple approaches to teaching STEM Student learning in STEM disciplines is enhanced through SoTL and Scholarly Teaching

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