Faculty note: Voelker presentations

On Oct. 2, Associate Prof. David Voelker of Humanistic Studies and History gave a talk to faculty and academic staff at UW-Steven’s Point on the topic “Why You Should Study Your Students’ Learning.” He described the evolving Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) as a more intentional approach in a profession where, too often, educators have moved from one new strategy to the next without carefully evaluating the effectiveness of each innovation for improving student learning. The following day, Voelker facilitated a five-hour workshop titled “Studying Your Students’ Learning: How to Get Started,” where he expanded on SoTL as an exciting opportunity for higher education professionals to integrate teaching and research using the tools of their own disciplines. Both events were sponsored by UWSP’s new Center for Inclusive Learning.