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The introductory episode that explains what SoTL is.
An informative discussion with Dr Najma Agherdien on the article Community College Faculty Engagement in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning: A Critical Component of Guided Pathways Student Success Reform by Christine Harrington, Dawn Lyken-Segosebe, John M. Braxton, and Lawrence A. Nespoli.
An interesting discussion between Dr Najma Agherdien and Ms Natasha Munsamy on the article titled From Minsk to Pinsk: Why a Scholarship of Teaching and Learning? by Lee S. Shulman
A thoughtful discussion with Mr Oncemore Mbeve on his article titled Tutor-student relationship and its role in promoting first-year students’ adaptation to university by Oncemore Mbeve and Samantha Mhlanga.
Dr Renee Koch and Dr Najma Agherdien discuss Narrative Therapy’s Relational Understanding of Identity by Combs and Freedman (2016). This is an insightful discussion on the fluidity of identity.
Dr Rita Kizito and Dr Najma Agherdien engage in a discerning dialogue on A Possible SoTL Lens for Illuminating the Role of Reflective Tasks in
Changing Academic Staff Perceptions And Practices in Teaching by Rita Kizito and Jenny Clarence-Fincham (2017) - Page 15.
A relevant, perceptive, and personal discussion by Dr Najma Agherdien on Decolonising the curriculum: Southern interrogations of time, place and knowledge by Catherine Manathunga.
A critical conversation between Dr Najma Agherdien and Natasha Munsamy on Engagement Matters: Student Perceptions on the Importance of Engagement Strategies in the Online Learning Environment by Florence Martin and Doris U. Bolliger (2018).
An insightful discussion between Oncemore Mbeve and Natasha Munsamy on Unveiling the professional attributes of university teachers by Dhunpath et. al.(2021).
Check out the following podcasts created by New Directioners - part of the PGDip E(HE) at Wits University
Kayleigh shares some of her Learning and Teaching ideas, thoughts and insights. She makes clear connections with readings from the other PGDip modules, how she has drawn on current/existing literature and discourse. She is quite provocative and inserts questions at strategic points, to prompt further thinking and explicitly link to practical implementation, situated within the local/institutional and wider context. What stands out is this notion of process vs product benefit, i.e. learning from engaging in the process of peer assessment and not just giving/receiving feedback.
In this podcast, Randall articulates his story well, situating himself in a particular context, giving anecdotes and generally conveying his love of/for students. His concern with using assessment in ways that develop student agency, self/peer assessment and quality of that learning comes through strongly. His "imagination for the possible" and provocative title : Let's sit crooked and talk straight is interesting and inspirational.