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The Effects Of Long-Term Systematic Educational Development On The Beliefs And Attitudes Of University Teachers, Michael K. Potter, Erika Kustra, Thiemann Ackerson, Laura Prada
The Effects Of Long-Term Systematic Educational Development On The Beliefs And Attitudes Of University Teachers, Michael K. Potter, Erika Kustra, Thiemann Ackerson, Laura Prada
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Focusing on Fundamentals of University Teaching – one of three levels in the program – the study examined its impact on participant beliefs and attitudes about teaching and learning, their teaching practices and the larger impact on departmental and institutional decision making. Participants also identified benefits, areas of improvement and barriers to participation in the program.
The study compared pre- and post-program learning plan documents and changes in program teaching philosophies. Exit surveys and focus groups were also used. A total of 23 UTC participants took part in the study – 8 from the 2009-10 cohort, 5 from the 2010-11 …