THE SCHOLARSHIP OF TEACHING

Abstract

aching as a scholarly activity are mastery of the subject being taught, knowledge of pedagogical methods that have been proven effective at promoting learning and skill development, and commitment to continuing personal growth as an educator. To this list might be added involvement in educational research and development--- designing, implementing, assessing, and disseminating innovative instructional methods and materials. Research in education-related disciplines has a long-established tradition. When done right, it adheres to the same standards of scholarship that characterize good engineering research. These standards have not been routinely observed in engineering education, however, and until relatively recently most of the literature has consisted of variations on "We tried this method and liked it and so did the students." This situation has begun to change in the past decade, largely due to the efforts of the National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education an