Teaching as Scholarship

Teaching as scholarship means approaching teaching with the same research-driven mindset as other academic work. It involves systematically studying how students learn, trying new methods, assessing their effectiveness, and sharing findings with others. This approach emphasizes that excellent teaching is based on evidence and ongoing improvement, not just intuition or tradition. Just as scholars publish research to advance knowledge, teachers contribute to their field by exploring innovative approaches, reflecting critically on their practice, and contributing to a community of learning. This perspective elevates teaching to a respected form of professional scholarship.