International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
The International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning (IJ-SoTL) is an open-access, double-blind, peer-reviewed electronic journal published in May and November each year. IJ-SoTL publishes original contributions advancing understanding of the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) across disciplines and contexts of higher education worldwide. IJ-SoTL serves as an inclusive and international forum for dialogue, research, reflection, and innovation in teaching and learning. The journal seeks to foster scholarly inquiry that bridges theory and practice, highlighting how systematic reflection on teaching enhances student learning and educational quality.
Aims and Scope
IJ-SoTL welcomes empirical, theoretical, and reflective manuscripts that:
- Advance new ways of conceptualizing SoTL and its role in academic practice.
- Critically examine pedagogical practices, classroom innovations, and assessment approaches.
- Explore institutional cultures and policies that influence SoTL engagement.
- Address the development of SoTL communities and practitioner-researcher identities.
- Highlight interdisciplinary, international, and reflective-oriented perspectives on teaching and learning.
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Current Issue: Volume 20, Number 1 (2026)
Letter from the Editor
Letter from the Editors
Larissa Oliveira Pires, Selcuk Dogan, Hui Jin, and Joe Pellegrino
Research Articles
Deep or Surface? Understanding Learning Approaches Among Undergraduate Students
Kelzang Tentsho, Jigme Wangchuk, and Kencho Pelzom
Curriculum Negotiation: Supporting Student Autonomy to Enhance Student Engagement
Brenda L. Thomas, William Reynolds, Jonathan Ponce De Leon, and Caroline Sorbara
Student Experience of AI-Driven Discussion Boards in an Undergraduate Course
Blake C. Colclasure, Jamie Greig, Taylor K. Ruth, and Victoria Beasley
Better than a boring textbook: Studying Development Through Middle-Grade Literature
Heidi A. Sackreiter
Fostering Partnerships: Lessons from a Collaborative Course Design Learning Community
Sarah M. Ginsberg, Shanna R. Callewaert, and Jeffrey L. Bernstein
The Impact of a 14-Day Writing Challenge on Self-Regulation Skills
Nicole M. Mishnick, Ron Rhone, and Kayla Reed
Finding your people, finding your place: Institutional collaborative writing groups as a compassionate approach to developing a professional SoTL identity
Ruth L. Healey, Sean A. Morrissey, and Mick Healey