Doing the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Measuring Systematic Changes to Teaching and Improvements in Learning

1. Advancing Scholarly Research on Teaching and Learning1 Regan A. R. Gurung, Janie H. Wilson This chapter provides a brief history of the Scholarship ofTeaching and Learning (SoTL), delineates the main audience for thisvolume, and presents a framework of the volume with a preview ofeach chapter. 2. Using Assessment and SoTL to Enhance Student Learning7 K. Laurie Dickson, Melinda M. Treml Coordinating SoTL and assessment efforts strengthens the processesof inquiry, evidence, and innovation that lead to the continualimprovement of student learning. Examples are provided for how towork collaboratively with colleagues to use these processes tocontinually inform the teaching practices within classrooms,academic programs, and institutions. 3. Designing SoTL Studies--Part I: Validity 17 Robert A. Bartsch This chapter discusses how to improve validity in SoTL studiesthrough generating appropriate measures and using designs thatexamine causality between an activity and students'performance. 4. Designing SoTL Studies--Part II: Practicality35 Robert A. Bartsch This chapter suggests solutions to common practical problems indesigning SoTL studies. In addition, the advantages anddisadvantages of different types of designs are discussed. 5. Statistical Models for Analyzing Learning Data49 Georjeanna Wilson-Doenges This chapter will provide potential models for analyzing learningdata through a discussion of screening data and then analyzing thatdata using appropriate statistical techniques. 6. Navigating the IRB: The Ethics of SoTL 59 Ryan C. Martin This chapter discusses Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) as theyapply to the SoTL. Specifically, it describes when SoTL projectsmust receive IRB approval, why they must get IRB approval, thereview process, and some special issues of concern with regard toSoTL. 7. Tell a Good Story Well: Writing Tips 73 Randolph A. Smith This chapter gives reasons why writing is important, summarizesgeneral writing guidelines common tomany academic disciplines, andprovides specific writing guidelines that authors should use tomake their manuscripts stronger and more likely to be acceptable toeditors. 8. Navigating the Minefields of Publishing 85 Andrew N. Christopher From the perspective of a journal editor and experienced author,this chapter provides counsel on the "ins" and "outs" of publishingempirical research in peer-reviewed journals. 9. Faculty Development Centers and the Role of SoTL101 Beth M. Schwartz, Aeron Haynie This chapter discussesways that faculty development and teachingcenters can foster the practice of SoTL and create a campus culturewhere SoTL is recognized as important scholarly work. INDEX 113