On this episode, I am joined by Dr. Peter Felten, assistant provost for teaching and learning, executive director of the Center for Engaged Learning, and professor of history.  His recent publications include the co-authored books Transforming Students: Fulfilling the Promise of Higher Education (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2014) and Engaging Students as Partners in Learning and Teaching (Jossey-Bass, 2014). From 2010-2011, he served as president of the POD Network, and in 2015-2016 he is president-elect of the International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. He also is a co-editor of the International Journal for Academic Development.

Segment 1: The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) [00:00-10:13]

In this first segment, Peter defines the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) and distinguishes it from scholarly teaching.

Segment 2: Partnering with Students for SoTL Projects [10:14-23:15]

In segment two, Peter discusses the benefits of engaging in SoTL with students as research partners.

Segment 3: Decoding the Disciplines [23:16-35:06]

In segment three, Peter describes a "decoding the disciplines" project that includes students as research partners.

Bonus Clip #1: Five Principles of Good Scholarship of Teaching and Learning [00:00-3:25]

Bonus Clip #2: Challenges of Partnering with Students on Scholarship of Teaching and Learning [00:00-4:09]

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