What is RiTL?
RiTL (Research in Teaching and Learning) at UF is specialized research that focuses on teaching methods that promote deep student learning across academic disciplines. UF’s RiTL community of researchers and educators will engage in the deliberate, systematic, and reflective use of research methods to develop and implement teaching practices that advance field-specific learning. RiTL at UF includes scholarly work related to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), Teaching as Research (TAR), and Discipline-Based Education Research (DBER).
Who is this for?
RiTL includes everyone who is interested in engaging in research that advances the scholarship of teaching and learning, including:
-All faculty
-Practitioners
-Department chairs
-Staff and librarians
-Graduate students and postdocs
How to Get involved:
1. Join a Faculty Learning Community (FLC)
RiTL FLC is a reading, learning, and writing community centered on teaching-as-research: the deliberate, systematic, and reflective use of research methods to develop and implement teaching practices that advance the learning experiences and outcomes of students and teachers. UF instructors, staff, graduate students, and postdocs will develop their knowledge of scholarship on teaching and learning, as well as available resources on campus, to create educational research proposals, applying what they have learned in the FLC to their unique disciplines.
2. Community of Practice in Action (CoPA)
The Teaching and Learning Research Community of Practice in Action (CoPA) aims to advance teaching and learning research in higher education. Biweekly meetings held during Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 will provide the opportunity to collaborate, receive institutional support, and engage with guest speakers. By joining this community, you will have the chance to conduct research from inception to publication or presentation, improving your teaching practices and student outcomes. Connect with passionate educators today and make a lasting impact on higher education.
3. RiTL Fireside Chat
Warm up your winter with the December RiTL Fireside Chat!
December 5, 2025, 1:30 PM−3:30 PM
Location: CTE Classroom, Tigert Hall Suite 302
Guest Speaker: Lindsey Childs-Kean, Pharm.D., UF College of Pharmacy
Join us for an inspiring afternoon with Dr. Lindsey Childs-Kean as we discuss Research in Teaching and Learning (RiTL) together!
Dr. Childs-Kean has not only established herself as a scholar in the field of pharmacy but has also published as an author or co-author on pharmacy teaching and learning and health professional education. What to expect:
- Interactive Q&A: Bring your questions about research in teaching and learning to ask Dr. Childs-Kean!
- Panel Discussion: Engage with a panel of faculty experienced in publishing and presenting RiTL research.
- Fun Factor: Enjoy holiday treats, network with peers, and bring your own blanket for a cozy experience!