Scholarship in Teaching and Learning (SOTL) News Archive
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Building a culture of teaching innovation
August 25, 2025 —
UM is pleased to announce the funding of five innovative projects through the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Support Fund. This fund provides opportunities for professors, instructors, and librarians to engage in SoTL research that increases knowledge in teaching pedagogy and learning.
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning June Workshops
May 16, 2025 —
June is a month full of learning opportunities at the Centre. Check out the variety of workshops scheduled for June, offered by The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning!
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Discover the Power of Teaching and Learning Scholarship at the 2025 SoTL Symposium
April 21, 2025 —
Faculty and instructors are invited to attend the 2025 Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Symposium, where innovation and education come together! Sponsored by the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) and hosted by The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning, this annual interdisciplinary event celebrates the impactful research of SoTL Support Fund recipients, highlighting innovative approaches to improve student learning.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) fund calls for applications
January 24, 2025 —
Professors, instructors and librarians are invited to apply to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Support Fund which provides opportunities to meaningfully engage in projects that enhance the learning experience and success of UM students.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Support Fund recipients announced
August 29, 2024 —
The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Support Fund provides opportunities for professors, instructors and librarians to undertake projects that increase knowledge in pedagogy and learning. This year, six awards of $6,000 and one major award of $25,000 were awarded. Learn about Dr. Jason Peeler's research to improve clinical skills training in the area of musculoskeletal medicine.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
SoTL scholar studies use of AI tools in teaching and learning math concepts
August 7, 2024 —
Xinli Wang, instructor in the Department of Mathematics, shares about her experience as the 2023 recipient of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Support Fund - Teaching Scholar. Applications are currently being accepted for the 2024 SoTL Support Fund - Teaching Scholar..
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Recipients of the first SoTL Development Fund announced
December 11, 2023 —
Recipients of the SoTL Development Fund received funding to attend the November 23-25 Symposium for Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Canmore, Alberta, which brought together faculty, students, educational developers, and administrators to share existing knowledge and developing research in the systemic inquiry of teaching and learning.
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning November Workshops
October 18, 2023 —
Check out the wide variety of upcoming workshops offered by the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning scheduled this November!
Congratulations to the 2023 Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Support Fund recipients
September 18, 2023 —
The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Support Fund provides opportunities for professors, instructors and librarians to undertake projects that increase knowledge in pedagogy and learning. This year, eight awards of $6K and one major award of $25K were awarded, as well as one scholar award which provides teaching replacement support over one semester.
New funding announced for Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) development
August 18, 2023 —
The new SoTL Development Fund was created for those who are new to SoTL to provide opportunities to develop research skills in pedagogy and learning, and to engage with the SoTL community at UM and across Canada.