Teaching Days: SoTL

Event organised by the Centre for Teaching and Learning and the Teaching Academy of the University of Iceland: Implementing SoTL in higher education – why, how and to what results? Setberg, Suðurberg 305, 13:30-14:30. A lecture in English by Åse Nygren, who is an Erasmus guest at the Centre for Teaching and Learning this week. The event is a hybrid event in Setberg, Suðurberg. Those who plan to attend in person are asked to register, but it is also possible to follow along on Teams. Here is the link.

Um Åse Nygren: Åse Nygren works as an academic developer at Blekinge Institute of Technology and Malmö university. She has extensive experience of academic development work and is an active researcher in the field. She has worked in depth with the development pedagogical qualifications systems as well as on the development of research and collaboration merits. She is a member of the Swedish national chapter of CoARA and the the national expert group on academic merits assigned by the Association of Swedish Higher Education Institutions.

Um erindið:

The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) has become an increasingly important feature in higher education worldwide. In this presentation within the Teaching Academy, Åse Nygren explores how SoTL has been implemented at Swedish universities and examines the implications of these developments. She also draws on selected international examples for comparison. Additionally, Nygren highlights productive strategies for academic development work, offering practical insights for supporting faculty and enhancing teaching practices.This talk provides valuable perspectives for educators, academic developers, and institutions interested in fostering evidence-based approaches to teaching and learning.