Aims of the SoTL Network
- Provide opportunities for discussion and reflection about university learning and teaching (L&T)
- Provide opportunities for reading and writing about university L&T
- Support understanding of the education literature
- Build a collaborative community of scholarly academics across the university, complementing existing networks within your discipline area
- Support output of scholarly activities (in their various formats)
Who is this network for?
- anyone and everyone interested in advancing their knowledge and skills in L&T
- anyone interested in scholarly activities in L&T
- current, past, and future participants of the Edinburgh Teaching Award Scheme
- current, past, and future participants of the Principals’ Teaching Award Scheme
- established education researchers looking to expand their network
- learning technologists and learning designers
- learning advisors and student support staff
- early career staff and students
- academics moving into leadership roles
Motivations for attending activities
- Build peer support and networks; work through things together
- Finding the space and time to complete scholarly works that are sitting on your to-do list
- Learning to decode and understand education research jargon and theories
- Learning how to develop research design and methodologies applicable to a range of educational experiences
- Getting new ideas for teaching and research
- Learning where to publish and share L&T work
- Gaining evidence in scholarly continued professional development (Note: useful for those applying for the Edinburgh Teaching Award Scheme)
Upcoming Events & Activities
AY 2024-25, Semester 2
SoTL: Getting Started with SoTL: Join us to explore how to get started with Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. We will discuss the key concepts and practical advice needed to launch scholarly practices in higher education. ECRs and postgraduate students are particularly welcomed! We will draw upon the advice outlined in Peter Felten’s ‘Principles of Good Practice in SoTL’ (Link: https://doi.org/10.2979/teachlearninqu.1.1.121)
| Date & time | Title | Location | Presenter(s) | Staff Booking Link | Student Booking Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 1st July 2025, 12:00-13:30 | SoTL: Getting Started with SoTL | Online (MS Teams) | Jackie Dohaney | https://edin.ac/4gs0Sst | https://edin.ac/41wM46T |
Previous Session: Getting Started with SoTL; Monday 17 July 2023, 12:00-13:30; Dr Jacqueline Dohaney; Media Hopper Recording
SoTL: Decoding the Literature: In these seminars, we will unpack one scholarly piece of work that is relevant across many areas of learning and teaching. The presenter will begin by summarising the piece, giving the attendees a general sense of what the piece is about. A discussion will follow where attendees can ask questions and continue to unpack how this research may be applied in practice.
All Decoding seminars are recorded in case you cannot attend on the day. Please see past recordings at the bottom of this page.
| Date & time | Title | Location | Presenter(s) | Staff Booking Link | Student Booking Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 8th May 2025, 12:00-13:30 | SoTL: Decoding the literature: Sense of belonging | Online (MS Teams) | Dr Brittany Blankinship | https://edin.ac/3ZzKcrJ | https://edin.ac/4iwIv6V |
| Monday 7th July 2025, 12:00-13:30 | SoTL: Decoding the literature: Inclusive assessment | Online (MS Teams) | Jackie Dohaney | https://edin.ac/3ZOEseX | https://edin.ac/4ghTK1K |
SoTL: Reading & Writing about Teaching: In these sessions (both online and in-person), attendees will have dedicated time and space to read and write about their teaching. The sessions will be run similarly to the Shut-Up-And-Write format beginning with goal setting, followed by writing-OR-reading-only chunks, and ending with a brief reflection. If you don’t know where to start, a prepared reading list will be shared with attendees. We will encourage attendees to talk with each other, cultivating a sense of support and community. In-person sessions will be longer and located at different campuses across Edinburgh.
| Date & time | Title | Location | Presenter(s) | Staff Booking Link | Student Booking Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 17th April 2025, 10:00-16:00 | SoTL: Reading & Writing about Teaching - In-person | Room B1.03, Outreach Centre (Holyrood) | Jackie Dohaney | https://edin.ac/3OdWbG8 | https://edin.ac/4evoqdP |
| Monday 28th April 2025, 12:00-13:30 | SoTL: Reading & Writing about Teaching - Online | Online (MS Teams) | Jackie Dohaney | https://edin.ac/3Ze7kwZ | https://edin.ac/3Cz3NQE |
| Monday 12th May 2025, 10:00-16:00 | SoTL: Reading & Writing about Teaching - In-person | Vet School, room 1.45 - Tutorial Room (Easter Bush Campus) | Jackie Dohaney | https://edin.ac/3YX82gu | https://edin.ac/3O0ot6T |
| Monday 20th May 2025, 10:00-16:00 | SoTL: Reading & Writing about Teaching - In-person | Teaching Room 05 (G.200) - Doorway 3, Medical School, Teviot | Jackie Dohaney | https://edin.ac/48VUIxC | https://edin.ac/3Cm0vQN |
| Thursday 10th July 2025, 12:00-13:30 | SoTL: Reading & Writing about Teaching - Online | Online (MS Teams) | Jackie Dohaney | https://edin.ac/4fxdE7L | https://edin.ac/4gvjDL0 |
| Wednesday 23rd July 2025, 10:00-16:00 | SoTL: Reading & Writing about Teaching - In-person | Room B.09, Institute for Academic Development, 1 Morgan Lane (Holyrood) | Jackie Dohaney | https://edin.ac/3ZABwBf | https://edin.ac/3Db5d4d |
| Thursday 7th August 2025, 10:00-16:00 | SoTL: Reading & Writing about Teaching - In-person | Room G.04, Murchison House (King's Buildings Campus) | Jackie Dohaney | https://edin.ac/3ZUG0UU | https://edin.ac/4gce6JD |
How do I join?
If you would like to join the mailing list, please contact the IAD Learning and Teaching support team:
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Want to learn more about SoTL?
Visit our IAD SoTL page with further information: Scholarship of Teaching & Learning page
Additionally, as people venture into practising scholarly L&T, they may need specific questions answered or support within their practice area.
Please contact Jackie Dohaney (Lecturer, University Teaching Enhancement) for one-on-one conversations.
Dr Jacqueline Dohaney
Lecturer, University Teaching Enhancement
Contact details
- Email: j.dohaney@ed.ac.uk
Previous SoTL events and resources
Date & topic: Wednesday 26th March 2025, SoTL: Decoding the literature: Teacher excellence and time ownership
Speakers: Facilitated by Dr Jacqueline Dohaney, Institute for Academic Development; Speaker - Dr Duncan Sneddon, Lecturer in Celtic and Scottish Studies
Recording: Media Hopper
Date & topic: Thursday 6th February 2025, SoTL: Decoding the literature: Mattering and wellbeing at university
Speakers: Facilitated by Dr Jacqueline Dohaney, Institute for Academic Development
Recording: Media Hopper
Date & topic: Monday 11th November 2024, SoTL: Decoding the literature - Multicultural group work
Speakers: Facilitated by Dr Jacqueline Dohaney, Institute for Academic Development; Presenter - Lesley Kelly, Institute for Academic Development
Recording: Media Hopper
Date & topic: Tuesday 1st October 2024, SoTL: Decoding the literature - Decolonising curriculum and pedagogy
Speakers: Facilitated by Dr Jacqueline Dohaney, Institute for Academic Development.
Recording: Media Hopper
Date & topic: Thursday 25th April 2024, SoTL: Decoding the Literature: Managing group work
Speakers: Facilitated by Dr Jacqueline Dohaney, Institute for Academic Development. Invited speaker is Professor Hannah Chalmers from the School of Engineering.
Recording: Media Hopper
Date & topic: Wednesday 27th March 2024, SoTL: Decoding the Literature: Flipped learning
Speakers: Facilitated by Dr Jacqueline Dohaney, Institute for Academic Development
Recording: Media Hopper
Date & topic: Tuesday 27th February 2024, SoTL: Decoding the Literature - Feedback literacy
Speakers: Facilitated by Dr Jacqueline Dohaney, Institute for Academic Development
Recording: Media Hopper
Date & topic: Monday 29th January 2024, SoTL: Decoding the Literature: Beliefs about lecturing
Speakers: Facilitated by Dr Jacqueline Dohaney, Institute for Academic Development
Recording: Media Hopper
Date & topic: Wednesday 22nd November 2023, SoTL: Decoding the Literature - Students' basic needs
Speakers: Facilitated by Dr Jacqueline Dohaney, Institute for Academic Development
Recording: Media Hopper
Date & topic: Monday 23rd October 2023, SoTL: Decoding the Literature - Scaffolding
Speakers: Facilitated by Dr Jacqueline Dohaney, Institute for Academic Development
Recording: Media Hopper
Date & topic: Tuesday 19th September 2023, SoTL: Decoding the Literature - Virtual laboratory simulations
Speakers: Presented by Dr Céline Caquineau, Facilitated by Dr Jacqueline Dohaney, Institute for Academic Development
Recording: Media Hopper
Date & topic: Tuesday 27th June 2023, Supporting inquiry into student learning: the hands-on Utrecht Roadmap for SoTL (UR-SoTL)
Speakers: Associate Professor Irma Meijerman, Centre for Academic Teaching and Learning, Utrecht University
Recording: Media Hopper
Date & topic: Monday 22 May 2023, SoTL: Decoding the Literature: Assessing transferable skills
Speakers: Dr Jacqueline Dohaney, Institute for Academic Development
Recording: Media Hopper
Date & topic: Monday 10 April 2023, SoTL: Decoding the Literature: Independent learning
Speakers: Dr Jacqueline Dohaney, Institute for Academic Development
Recording: Media Hopper
Date & topic: Monday 27 February 2023, SoTL: Decoding the Literature: Curriculum development and design
Speakers: Dr Jacqueline Dohaney, Institute for Academic Development
Recording: Media Hopper
Date & topic: Monday 30 January 2023, SoTL: Decoding the Literature: Retention of university students
Speakers: Dr Jacqueline Dohaney, Institute for Academic Development
Recording: Media Hopper
Date & topic: Monday 28 November 2022, SoTL: Decoding the Literature: Project-based learning
Speakers: Dr Jacqueline Dohaney, Institute for Academic Development
Recording: Media Hopper
Date & topic: Monday 17 October 2022, SoTL: Qualitative education research methods
Speakers: Dr Jacqueline Dohaney, Institute for Academic Development
Recording: Media Hopper
Date & topic: Tuesday 27 September 2022, SoTL: Decoding the Literature: Cognitive load and effective learning design
Speakers: Dr Jacqueline Dohaney, Institute for Academic Development
Recording: Media Hopper
Date & topic: Monday 2 May 2022, SoTL: Decoding the Literature: Interactive vs Traditional Lecturing
Speakers: Dr Jacqueline Dohaney, Institute for Academic Development
Recording: Media Hopper
Date & topic: Monday 27th June 2022, SoTL: Decoding the Literature: Debunking Learning Styles
Speakers: Dr Jacqueline Dohaney, Institute for Academic Development
Files: Decoding the Literature: Debunking Learning Styles
Recording: Media Hopper