Scholarship of Teaching

Johns Hopkins University Anne Belcher

Boyer’s Scholarship ReconsideredProposed a new model of scholarship

Scholarship of discoveryScholarship of integrationScholarship of applicationScholarship of teaching

The faculty: A mosaic of talent“ The richness of faculty talent should be celebrated, not

restricted” (Boyer, p. 27).

Universal dimensions of scholarship:

All faculty should establish their credentials as researchers

All members of the faculty should stay in touch with developments in their fields and remain professionally alive

Every faculty member must be held to the highest standards of integrity

The work of the professoriate must be carefully assessed

Characteristics of scholars of teaching*Are excellent teachers—share knowledge and

advance knowledge of teaching and learning in the discipline in a way that can be peer-reviewed

Are expert teachers—engage in focused reflection or self-regulated learning about teaching

Know more about teaching—draw on formal and personal sources of knowledge construction about teaching (pedagogical content knowledge)

*Kreber, 2002

Issues surrounding the scholarship of teachingMany universities have failed to identify the

salient features; have almost universally failed to recognize teaching as a form of scholarship (Allen & Field, 2005).

Research universities present more ambiguity over institutional messages about teaching expectations and norms than do other types of institutions (Wright, 2005).

Scholarly teaching (as opposed to the scholarship of teaching)*Based on practice wisdom; tends to be focused on

teacher effectiveness or on effective teaching strategies (rather than on student learning)

Focus on application of educational principles to teaching; use of evidence to guide teaching; use of peer evaluation

Encompasses teacher’s contribution to design, development, maintenance and evaluation of curricula

*Allen & Field, 2005

Scholarship of teaching*Is student focused, driven by desire to

understand how students learn effectively and how teaching influences this process

Must be publicMust be susceptible to critical review and

evaluationMust be accessible for exchange and use by

other members of one’s scholarly community* Cohen, Barton & Fast, 2000

Criteria for the scholarship of teaching and sources of information*Criteria

Shared public account of teachingEmphasis on learning outcomes and relevant teaching practicesDiscipline and pedagogical knowledge and innovation

Sources of informationSelf-report or teaching portfolioDepartmental annual review

*Theall & Centra, 2001

Exemplars of the scholarship of teaching in education*Peer-reviewed publicationsAccreditation or other comprehensive program reportsSuccessful application of technology to teaching and

learningPositive peer assessments of innovations in teachingState, regional, national or international recognition as a

master teacherPublished textbooks or other learning aidsGrants awarded in support of teaching and learningDesign of outcome studies or evaluation/assessment

programsPresentations related to teaching and learning

* AACN, 1999; Glanville & Houde, 2004

Components of teaching portfolio*Philosophy of teachingCourse syllabi and descriptions; course materialsDescriptions of teaching innovationsTeaching evaluations by students; letters from

studentsCopies of manuscripts related to teachingAbstracts of poster or paper presentationsParticipation in workshop or conferencesEvaluations of teaching by colleaguesHonors related to teaching

* Glanville & Houde, 2004; Reece, Pearce, Melillo, & Beaudry, 2001; Seldin, 2004; The Silver Book, 2006.

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