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A "how to" guide for developing a publishable Scholarship of Teaching project
1Medical Sciences, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana 47405, USA. vdean@indiana.edu
Advances in Physiology Education
|May 20, 2006
Summary
This guide provides a step-by-step process for developing a scholarly teaching project. It covers essential elements like formulating hypotheses and obtaining ethical approval for publication-worthy pedagogical research.
Area of Science:
- Educational Research
- Pedagogy
- Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)
Background:
- Scholarly teaching requires public dissemination and peer review for recognition.
- Scholarship of Teaching involves systematically evaluating teaching interventions and their impact on learning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive, step-by-step guide for developing a Scholarship of Teaching project.
- To assist educators in creating pedagogical research suitable for publication.
Main Methods:
- Developing a clear, classroom-based research hypothesis.
- Conducting a thorough review of relevant background literature.
- Securing Institutional Review Board (Human Subjects) approval.
- Selecting appropriate assessment methods for evaluating teaching interventions.
Main Results:
- The guide details how to navigate the process from initial concept to data preparation for publication.
- It addresses key considerations for conducting rigorous pedagogical research.
Conclusions:
- Effective Scholarship of Teaching projects require careful planning, ethical considerations, and methodical assessment.
- This guide equips educators with the necessary framework to conduct and publish impactful teaching research.
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