Course Descriptions

This course will explore research methods specifically in the context of inquiry in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). Students will consider meaningful research questions and the application of research methods appropriate to the questions and sensitive to the contexts in which SoTL research is done.

Weekly hours: 3 Seminar/Discussion hours
Restriction(s): Admission to the Masters of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning or the Graduate Certificate in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.

This course explores the recent history of the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL), reviews learning theory that informs the practice of SoTL inquiry, and considers institutional impact of SoTL.

Weekly hours: 3 Seminar/Discussion hours
Restriction(s): Admission to the Masters of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning or the Graduate Certificate in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.

This course explores the differences and unique characteristics of disciplines in teaching and learning environments that influence inquiry in the scholarship of teaching and learning, including signature pedagogies, threshold concepts, and troublesome knowledge.

Weekly hours: 3 Seminar/Discussion hours
Restriction(s): Admission to the Masters of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning or the Graduate Certificate in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

The purpose of this course is to apply the theory and skills of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) through the development of a SoTL research proposal that can be conducted in the student’s own context. The proposal will include an entire application for the study approved by the instructor. By the end of the course, students will be expected to; articulate and clearly delineate an appropriate problem for a SoTL study in their own or future teaching context; communicate the problem, supporting literature, research questions, and research methods in a research proposal; and identify ethical issues and constraints for the study and prepare an ethics proposal suitable for consideration and approval.

Weekly hours: 3 Seminar/Discussion hours
Restriction(s): Admission to the Masters of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning or the Graduate Certificate in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Prerequisite(s): SOTL 801

Offered occasionally in special situations. Students interested in these courses should contact the department for more information.

This is a non-credit research seminar that will acquaint students with the process of building a research program that will span their entire program of study, including a proposal for 3–4 linked research studies in SoTL, and a draft research ethics application. The approval of the program of study will serve as the standard for successful completion.

Restriction(s): Admission to the Master of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (M.SoTL.) program is required.

The thesis research is the culminating activity in the master's program. Under the guidance of a faculty supervisor and thesis committee, the student will propose, conduct, and defend research that demonstrates proficiency in carrying out research in the scholarship of teaching and learning.

Restriction(s): Admission to the Master of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (M.SoTL.) program is required.