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5. Creating hope through T-shaped values

  • Earle Abrahamson (author)
  • Nina Namaste (author)
  • Corinne Green (author)
  • Mayi Arcellana-Panlilio (author)
  • Lisa Hatfield (author)
  • Michelle Eady (author)
Chapter of: Stories of Hope: Reimagining Education(pp. 61–70)

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Title5. Creating hope through T-shaped values
ContributorEarle Abrahamson (author)
Nina Namaste (author)
Corinne Green (author)
Mayi Arcellana-Panlilio (author)
Lisa Hatfield (author)
Michelle Eady (author)
DOIhttps://doi.org/10.11647/obp.0462.05
Landing pagehttps://www.openbookpublishers.com/books/10.11647/obp.0462/chapters/10.11647/obp.0462.05
Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
CopyrightEarle Abrahamson; Nina Namaste; Corinne A. Green; Mayi Arcellana-Panlilio; Lisa Hatfield; Michelle J. Eady;
PublisherOpen Book Publishers
Published on2025-07-02
Long abstractThis chapter explores the concept of a “T-shaped community” in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), advocating for an intentional shift towards student-centred education in Higher Education. It argues that fostering learner ownership and problem-solving mindsets is essential for preparing students not only academically but also for life beyond university. Inspired by strong collegial support, the authors outline key values for embracing a more humanistic approach to teaching and learning, including context, valuing diverse experiences, an ethic of care, student collaboration, and research integration. Ultimately, the chapter envisions a hopeful and transformative future for Higher Education that transcends disciplinary and institutional boundaries.
Page rangepp. 61–70
Print length10 pages
LanguageEnglish (Original)
Contributors

Earle Abrahamson

(author)
Professor in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) and head of Anatomy at University of Hertfordshire

Earle Abrahamson, a Professor in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) and head of Anatomy at the University of Hertfordshire Medical School, UK, is recognised for his dedication to motivating students and facilitating their optimal development. He ardently advocates for broader inclusion and accessibility in Higher Education. He is a National Teaching Fellow, Principal Fellow of Advance HE, and inaugural ISSOTL fellow.

Nina Namaste

(author)
Professor at Elon University

Nina Namaste, a Professor at Elon University, USA, conducts disciplinary research on race, class, gender, and sexuality identity construction in contemporary Spanish texts, with a focus on food studies. Her Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) research centres on intercultural learning.

Corinne Green

(author)
Lecturer in Academic Development at University of South Australia

Corinne Green, a Lecturer in Academic Development at the University of South Australia, explores school-university partnerships in teacher education and engages in Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) projects.

Mayi Arcellana-Panlilio

(author)
Professor at the Cumming School of Medicine at University of Calgary

Mayi Arcellana-Panlilio, a Professor at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Canada, conducts research in Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), investigating topics like the advantages of peer mentorship and incorporating active learning to teach genetic regulation.

Lisa Hatfield

(author)

Lisa Hatfield, an Associate Professor and Director at OHSU Teaching and Learning Center, USA, actively engages Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) inquiry, concentrating on lifelong learning and learning values in her project work.

Michelle Eady

(author)
Professor in the School of Education at University of Wollongong

Michelle Eady, a Professor in the School of Education at the University of Wollongong, Australia, and the President of ISSOTL, focuses her research on Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), Work Integrated Learning (WIL), Indigenous Studies, and current educational issues.

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