Mission
To bring together a diverse group of faculty committed to the scholarship of teaching and learning by investigating and documenting significant issues in the teaching and learning of their fields. While multiple methodologies are utilized the primary research vehicle is Action Research.
Action research provides a unique lens to investigate many issues central to teaching and learning. It is a valuable tool for assessing teacher effectiveness and student understanding. Action research can be defined as "a systematic approach to investigation that enables people to find effective solutions to problems they confront in their everyday lives (Stringer, 2007, p.1). Moreover, action research is a continual process of systematic investigation that focuses on observing, planning, and taking action towards a problem central to the participants involved (Stringer, 2007).
Faculty at Maryville University engaging in the SoTL are considered Action Research Associates and commit themselves to an intensive two years of study of their teaching in a seminar with other faculty members. This intense experience lays the ground work for continued work in the scholarship of teaching and learning.
Stringer, E. (2007). Action research (3rd ed.). Los Angeles: Sage Publications.
Action Research Group I (2005-2007)
| Nadine Ball ,Ed.D. Associate Professor of Education Joni Barry, D.P.T. Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy Kristen Bruzzini, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Biology Alice Jensen, M.S.N. Associate Professor of Nursing Mark Roman, M.S.A., M.S.T. Associate Professor of Accounting |
John Baltrashunas, M.F.A. Associate Professor of Art Cynthia Briggs, Psy.D. Assistant Professor of Music Therapy Karen Fletcher, M.B.A. Assistant Professor of Information Systems Michael Kiener, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Rahabilitation Counseling |
Action Research Group II (2006-2008)
| Karen Cannon, M.A.T. Assistant Professor of Education Jonathan Fahnestock, M.F.A. Assistant Professor of Communication and Graphic Design Geralyn Frandsen, Ed.D. Professor of Nursing Barbara Parker, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Counseling |
Konrad Dias, D.P.T. Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy Cherie Fister, M.F.A. Associate Professor of Art and Graphic Design Soo Jin Kwoun, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Music Therapy LaDonna Whitten, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Nursing |
Action Research Group III (2007-2009)
| Catherine Bear, Ed.D. Professor of Educational Leadership Paula Bohr, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy Mary Curtis , Ph.D. Professor of Nursing Carrie Ellis-Kalton, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Psychology Karen Tabak ,Ph.D. Associate Professor of Accounting |
Robert Bertolino, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Counseling Kathy Cammack, M.B.A. Assistant Professor of Economics and Finance Dan Deschamp, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Educational Leadership L. Keith Kinder, Ed.D. Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership Becky von der Heyde, M.S.O.T. Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy |
Action Research Group IV (2008-2010)
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Elizabeth Buck, Ph.D. |
Michael Cibulka, D.P.T. |
Action Research Group V (2009-2011)
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Darlene Davison, B.Arch. Gina Oswald, M.Ed. |
Peter Green, Ph.D. |
Welcome to our newest cohort of action research associates who will begin their work in Fall 2010.
Action Research Group VI (2010-2012)
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Russell Blaine, Ph.D. Geri Brandt, Mary Carol Parker, Ph.D. Jackie Saleeby, Ph.D. Michelle Unterberg, Ph.D.
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Kosha Bramesfeld, Ph.D. Nina Caldwell, Ph.D. Pradip Ghosh, Ph.D. Denise Pearl, Ph.D. Ann Willey, |
