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The Benefits of SoTL

The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) improves education by studying how students learn best. This approach helps instructors create better learning experiences based on evidence rather than guesswork. As a result, students, faculty, and institutions all benefit from more effective and innovative teaching methods. 

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Benefits to Students: 

  • Engage in research and develop academic skills 
  • Experience improved learning through innovative teaching 
  • Collaborate on meaningful research projects 

Benefits to Faculty: 

  • Enhance teaching effectiveness through inquiry 
  • Expand research opportunities and publications 
  • Strengthen tenure and promotion portfolios 

Benefits to the Institution: 

  • Improve overall quality of instruction 
  • Generate evidence of student learning 
  • Foster a culture of educational improvement 

 

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