Research in Teaching and Learning
Turn your classroom into a research site.
The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) applies rigorous academic inquiry to your everyday teaching questions, moving instruction from trial-and-error to evidence-based practice that can be shared with others.
Why SoTL Matters
- Better Teaching: Make data-driven instructional choices.
- Better Learning: Boost student engagement, understanding, and achievement.
- Broader Impact: Share your findings to advance best practices in higher education.
- Career Growth: Turn your teaching efforts into public contributions for professional advancement.
The NC State SoTL Institute
A competitive mini-grant program supporting faculty pedagogical research from design to dissemination.
- Apply: Applications open every March.
- Kickoff: Intensive instruction begins in May.
- Support: Year-round meetings and campus resource matching.
- Culmination: Present your findings at a faculty excellence conference.
Get Involved
Beyond the Institute, we offer consultations, a SoTL Journal Club, and a Faculty Learning Community to support your efforts.
Ready to start? Contact Maria Gallardo-Williams.