Author/Authors :
Mirhosseini, Fakhrossadat Department of Medical Education - Faculty of Medicine - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Mehrdad, Neda Metabolism and Endocrinology Research Institute - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Bigdeli, Shoaleh Center for Educational Research in Medical Sciences (CERMS) - Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Peyrovi, Hamid Nursing Care Research Center - Department of Critical Care Nursing - School of Nursing and Midwifery - Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Khoddam, Homeira Nursing Research Center - Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery - Golestan University of Medical Sciences (GOUMS), Gorgan, Iran
Abstract :
Background: Researchers have contributed to the definition of SoTL; however, the literature is not conclusive on its definitions and
attributes. Therefore, this study was an attempt to precisely define SoTL by its attributes, antecedents and consequences.
Methods: The Walker and Avant (2011) concept analysis method was used.
Results: The 9 emerged attributes are: Committed engagement in action, Critique-based, Disciplinary, Context-oriented, Critical
enquiry process, Continuous deep reflection, Dynamic process, Shared publicly, and Learning focused.
Conclusion: This study helps promote understanding and application of SoTL.
Keywords :
Walker and Avant methodology , SoTL , Scholarship of teaching and learning , Concept analysis
