HERDSA is proud to announce the launch of the redeveloped HERDSA Scholarship of Teaching & Learning modules.  

The 10 modules have been specifically designed for the HERDSA community. The modules are relevant for national and international scholars, acting as a capacity building resource to assist in developing and refining SoTL knowledge and skills.

The aim of the HERDSA SoTL modules is to introduce you to the nature, purpose and process of the scholarship of teaching and learning, and act as a capacity-building resource to assist you in developing and refining your SoTL knowledge and skills.

It all starts with a simple “I wonder?”—a question that can spark greater student success and open new doors for your professional growth. The HERDSA Scholarship of Teaching and Learning modules invite you to follow a group of educators—just like you—who are new to SoTL, as they work their way from first…. Curiosity… to real impact. Along the way, you’ll engage with interactive challenges, guided reflections, and practical examples that make every concept come alive. From introducing the concept of SoTL to understanding why SoTL matters, you’ll move into Becoming an Evidence-Based HE Educator, learning how to ground your practice in solid research.

You’ll build the Foundations of Producing SoTL by exploring ethics, scope, and planning, then diving into SoTL Research Methods, such as action research, surveys, observations, interviews, and more. Next, you’ll connect your questions to larger conversations in a Module focused on SoTL Theoretical Frameworks and then start to conceptualise and design your own inquiry and SoTL Project.

As you Implement Your Project, you’ll navigate real-world challenges in data collection … and learn from other people’s hurdles and roadblocks.

We have a key module to support you in Analysing and Interpreting Data, where you will explore how to turn raw data into meaningful insights.

Finally, in the modules focused on disseminating Your Findings & Achieving Greater Impact, you’ll learn to share your results in ways that influence colleagues, inform policy, and spark lasting change.

Each of the HERDSA Modules are packed with relevant practical activities and real-life scenarios and examples that guide you through four phases of learning….discover….explore….engage….and connect, with opportunities to delve deeper into each topic if you want!

For individual users:

• The updated HERDSA SoTL Modules are free and a significant benefit for HERDSA financial members.

• For current HERDSA members - please access the redeveloped HERDSA SoTL Modules by logging into the MY DASHBOARD link on the HERDSA website.

For non HERDSA members interested in the HERDSA SoTL Modules please enquire at https://forms.office.com/r/qtb6nfxqAd

For Institutional Licences for the HERDSA SoTL Modules

• If your institution wishes to purchase a licence for institutional use of the HERDSA SoTL Modules, please contact the HERDSA Office (office@herdsa.org.au) for prices and details.

Overview of the Modules

There are 10 Modules now included in the HERDSA SoTL Modules:

1. Introducing SoTL – Explore its purpose and value in higher education.
2. Becoming an Evidence-Based Educator – Ground your practice in research.
3. Foundations of Producing SoTL – Scope and project planning.
4. SoTL Research Methods – Action research, surveys, observations, interviews, and more.
5. Designing your SoTL project – From concept to plan

6. Theoretical frameworks in SoTL – Making your thinking visible.
7. From vision to reality – Developing an armoury of tools for engaging in SoTL research

8. Analysing & Interpreting Data – Turn raw data into meaningful insights

9. Disseminating SoTL findings

10.Enhancing the impact of your SoTL research
Each module takes you through four phases of learning—Discover, Explore, Engage, Connect—with opportunities to dive deeper if you choose.