Scholarly Framework Defined

A scholarly framework offers consistent structures and processes for academic departments to evaluate teaching.  A framework makes transparent the unit鈥檚 

  • expectations, 

  • practices, 

  • processes, and 

  • measures 

for instructional quality.  

Benefits of a Scholarly Framework

Communication of values and consistent approaches to analysis can improve how departments cultivate, recognize, and reward teaching.  Using a framework can 

  • improve equity and consistency of evaluation,

  • foster continuous improvement, 

  • map activities against goals,

  • inform analysis of change over time.