CED Seminar - Developing the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) in the field of higher education research

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Description

This is the first in a series of seminars focusing on educational scholarship. Dr Frank Su is Associate Professor and Head of Education Studies at Liverpool Hope University. In this seminar, Dr Su will discuss the concept and dimensions of the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL), and how it can enhance academic practice and student learning. Dr Su will locate SoTL in the field of higher education research, identify opportunities and challenges in developing SoTL in academic practice and will explore institutional conditions to support and reward SoTL. This seminar will provide opportunities for colleagues to explore collaborative interdisciplinary SoTL ideas and projects.

Dr. Su's main research interests and writings are located within education policy, the development of the learner in higher education settings, academic practice and professional learning. His most recent books include Pursuing Teaching Excellence in Higher Education: Towards an Inclusive Perspective (authored with Wood, 2021); and Cosmopolitan Perspectives on Academic Leadership in Higher Education (edited with Wood, 2017). He Tweets @DrFengSu
Period23 Jun 2023
Event typeSeminar
Degree of RecognitionLocal