The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Public Administration: An Agenda for Future Research
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| Title: | The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Public Administration: An Agenda for Future Research |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Bruce D. McDonald III (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of Public Affairs Education. 2024 30(1):11-27. |
| Availability: | Taylor & Francis. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 17 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Public Administration, Scholarship, College Faculty, Educational Research, College Programs, Doctoral Students, Undergraduate Study, Instructional Design, Educational Innovation, Barriers, Best Practices, Educational Practices, Program Administration, Teaching Methods |
| DOI: | 10.1080/15236803.2023.2294654 |
| ISSN: | 1523-6803 2328-9643 |
| Abstract: | Two essential questions for those leading the field of public administration are: What do we teach our students, and how do we train them? As scholars, we pay significant attention to our research, often to the detriment of recognizing the potential for merging our research with teaching through the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). However, given our students' leadership positions, SoTL-related work is vital to their success. In this article, we have come together to reflect on the state of SoTL's work in public administration. Through this reflection, we explore the windows of opportunity for research that we see emerging. Included among these opportunities is the need for research on how we can best serve students in and out of the classroom, as well as research the most effective way of managing our programs. We also see the need for research into faculty development, instructional design, and the return on investment for a public administration degree. Lastly, we argue for improved recognition of the value and contribution of SoTL-related work in tenure and promotion standards. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1411345 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Two essential questions for those leading the field of public administration are: What do we teach our students, and how do we train them? As scholars, we pay significant attention to our research, often to the detriment of recognizing the potential for merging our research with teaching through the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). However, given our students' leadership positions, SoTL-related work is vital to their success. In this article, we have come together to reflect on the state of SoTL's work in public administration. Through this reflection, we explore the windows of opportunity for research that we see emerging. Included among these opportunities is the need for research on how we can best serve students in and out of the classroom, as well as research the most effective way of managing our programs. We also see the need for research into faculty development, instructional design, and the return on investment for a public administration degree. Lastly, we argue for improved recognition of the value and contribution of SoTL-related work in tenure and promotion standards. |
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| ISSN: | 1523-6803 2328-9643 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/15236803.2023.2294654 |
