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The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning SIG engages academics, professional staff, third-space staff and part-time teaching staff. Its vision is to support HERDSA’s aims to facilitate and promote the enhancement of teaching and learning, encourage and disseminate research on higher education and tertiary teaching and learning, encourage collaboration and the development of professional communities in higher and tertiary education and assist its members in their ongoing professional development.
This SIG is especially relevant for any individual who is new to SoTL and wishes to:
- engage in a collaborative, safe, respectful dialogic learning space with like-minded colleagues;
- explore and improve their teaching practices through scholarly activity;
- conduct investigative and explorative research on teaching practice and learning; and
- engage in scholarly inquiry to enhance student learning outcomes, teaching practice and policy.
Aims for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Special Interest Group:
- To bring together individuals interested in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) to create a supportive community where members can engage in discussions, share experiences, and collaborate on projects related to the scholarship of teaching and learning.
- To encourage and facilitate research on effective teaching and learning practices, assessment methods, and educational innovations.
- To provide a platform for members to share their findings, insights, and best practices related to the scholarship of teaching and learning through conferences, workshops and webinars.
To support the professional development of its members by offering opportunities for networking, mentoring, and collaboration.
SIG Co-Leaders
Dr Jennifer Z. Sun (Lecturer, Finance)
The University of Sydney
jennifer.sun@sydney.edu.au
Dr Mel Saligari (Deputy Director, Learning & Teaching)
School of BioScience, University of Melbourne
mel.saligari@unimelb.edu.au
Sue Sharpe (Lecturer, Artificial Intelligence and Inclusive Education)
Deakin University
s.sharpe@deakin.edu.au
Dr Trisha Poole (Learning & Teaching Consultant)
University of Southern Queensland
trisha.poole@unisq.edu.au