Chapter 17: Investigating the Effect of Training on Lecturers’ Pedagogy in Nigerian Universities With the Application of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

This chapter discusses the effect of training on lecturers’ pedagogy within the context of Nigerian universities. In line with the available resources, secondary data were used to support the discussion. The materials were sourced from online publications and printed materials published by individual authors and recognized institutions. The chapter reviewed the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) theory, which emphasized the importance of continuous improvement in teaching practices. Lecturers engaged in SoTL were encouraged to assess the effectiveness of their teaching methods and adjust based on evidence. Consequently, it was deduced from the literature that the training available to lecturers primarily consisted of workshops, seminars and conferences organized by the faculty, with scant emphasis on global best practices and the application of contemporary pedagogies. Hence, there was a need to incorporate SoTL into Nigerian universities’ training curricula. The researcher opined that this approach would enable lecturers to be accountable for their teaching styles and their students’ learning outcomes, which would also reflect in the overall quality of education.