SoLT Research Network

The aim of the Scholarship of Learning and Teaching (SoLT) Research Network will be to advance the theory, research and writing about higher education learning and teaching (also known as action or pedagogical research) at La Trobe University.

It will provide those researching teaching and learning in higher education and those concerned with improving their own practice with opportunities to collaborate on writing papers and grant proposals.

All staff are welcome to attend the lunchtime ‘Brown Bag’ meeting on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. A special invitation is extended to the alumni of ADU and CTLC professional development programs.

The SoLT Network is being convened by the CTLC’s Curriculum and Academic Developers. We have launched this year's meetings on October 13th with an open session to discuss the projects and interests of members of the network and to frame up a program for the 2010 academic year.

Ideas for SoLT Network topics and activities:

Journal club – Which Higher Education Journals to target and how to succeed
Writing group – Using Brown’s eight key ideas for writing
Disseminating scholarly and research papers and ideas
Applying for Teaching and Learning grants and awards
Developing effective teaching portfolios for probation and promotion

Other ideas welcome

If you are unable to attend a meeting, catch up with the off-line discussions and collaborative work at the SoLT Unite site (LTU staff access only).

SoLT Research Network Contact:

Dr Judith Lyons
03 9479 3528
judith.lyons@latrobe.edu.au

SoLT Research Network Events
Date & Time	Topic	Venue
13 October 2009 1 - 2 pm	SoLT Research Network Launch	Bundoora, HUED Rm 102
21 October 2009	SoLT Research Network Launch	Bendigo
4 November 2009	Poster presentation of Brown's questions: Zali Yager, Simon O'Mallon, Helen McBurney, Sarah Down, Lisa Hanson, Brendan Munge	Bendigo
10 November 2009 1 - 2 pm	Advancing the ethics application agenda: Poster presentation of Brown's questions: Tom Angelo & Iain McAlpine	Bundoora
2 December 2009 1 - 2 pm	Planning Activities for 2010 Bendigo SoLT Research Network	Bendigo
8 December 2009 1 - 2 pm	Fiona Bird and Robyn Yucel reviewing and editing of their scholarship article Lester Jones to present poster/work in progress	Bundoora