SoTL

Which of the following best describes the key goal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning?

• To improve teachers' academic credentials

• To enhance the reputation of educational institutions

• To improve student learning outcomes through evidence-based practices

• To reduce the cost of higher education

In SoTL research, what is the role of systematic inquiry?

• To promote administrative efficiency

• To gather anecdotal evidence

• To explore new teaching techniques

• To investigate and analyze teaching and learning experiences rigorously

What term is often used to describe the process of collecting evidence about teaching and learning to inform and improve educational practices?

• Pedagogical research

• Evidence-based teaching

• Educational assessment

• Classroom evaluation

In SoTL, what is the "reflective practitioner" approach?

• A teaching approach that emphasizes lecturing over active learning

• A focus on teacher-centred instruction

• A commitment to continuous self-assessment and improvement in teaching

• A disregard for student feedback

Which of the following best describes the concept of "reflective practice" in the context of SoTL?

• Reflective practice involves teachers writing daily journals about their teaching experiences

• It is the process of systematically analyzing and critically evaluating one's own teaching methods

• Reflective practice refers to a teaching approach that relies solely on intuition and experience

• It involves copying the teaching methods of other educators

What role does ethics play in SoTL research?

• Ethics are not relevant to SoTL research

• Ethics ensure that research findings are kept confidential and not shared

• Ethical considerations are critical to the responsible conduct of SoTL research, included informed consent and privacy

• Ethics in SoTL are primarily concerned with promoting specific pedagogical ideologies