Re-thinking SoTL for the Age of GenAI: Diffracted, Entangled, and Human
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GenAI, generative artificial intelligence, diffraction, fifth wave, pedagogyAbstract
The rapid advancement of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) necessitates a re-evaluation of established Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) frameworks. This paper presents a novel approach to pedagogical research through the lens of diffraction, enabling educators to embrace uncertainty, build trust with technology, and reconceptualize practices within a GenAI-led education landscape. We offer five key propositions, each paired with prompts to support collaborative exploration of GenAI. These propositions advocate for a multidisciplinary and context-aware methodology that moves beyond traditional SoTL perspectives and reflective practice. Framing GenAI as both a challenge and an opportunity, we call for a reimagining of SoTL as a dynamic, inclusive and entangled field capable of addressing the complexities of AI-enhanced learning environments. The diffractive approach foregrounds human and non-human entanglement, creating transformative pedagogical practices. Designed as a practical and theoretical guide, our propositions and prompts offer SoTL scholars new ways to engage with GenAI through posthuman, critically informed lenses.
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