Searching the SoTL Higher Education Literature

Facilitators:
Emily Hector, Liaison Librarian, Education
Elizabeth O’Brien, Liaison Librarian, Computer and Mathematical Sciences & Makerspace Librarian
Sarah Shujah, Liaison Librarian, Human Geography & Biological Sciences, UTSC

Have you ever wanted to explore a new evidence-based pedagogical method in your teaching? Or been interested in publishing research on a teaching topic and weren’t sure what already exists in the scholarly literature? How do you start to identify where the “gap” in existing research might live? Or maybe you’re just not sure where to start.  

It can be challenging to begin your research in databases both inside and outside your subject area. This practical and interactive workshop will introduce you to finding online sources of teaching and learning literature available through the University of Toronto Libraries. You will also have an opportunity to refine your research onteaching question and build search skills and strategies that you will need to effectively find the most relevant literature. 

At the conclusion of this session, you will be able to: 

• refine your research on teaching question 
• identify key concepts and related terms for your research question
• effectively search using controlled vocabulary and Boolean operators on your topic using a variety of online SoTL related databases
• locate key literature to inform your inquiry into teaching and learning
• maintain current awareness of new SoTL research as it is published

Please note that a laptop is required for this workshop. This session is open to all SoTL experience levels.

*NOTE – review of the November 16th 2022 workshop is highly recommended. Watch the recording here.