University Lecturers' Experiences of and Reflections on the Development of Their Pedagogical Competency

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College Faculty; Teacher Competencies; Self Evaluation (Individuals); Questionnaires; Mixed Methods Research; Faculty Development; Teacher Attitudes; Writing (Composition); Reflection; Teacher Evaluation; Classification; Models; Foreign Countries; Teaching Methods; Case Studies; Teacher Student Relationship; Ethics; Information Technology; Peer Relationship

10.1080/00313831.2016.1188148

0031-3831

In this paper, we investigate university lecturers' experiences of and reflections on the development of their pedagogical competency during a 9-month university pedagogical course. The effects of long-term university pedagogical training are considered through experienced pedagogical competency by analysing university lecturers' evaluations of and reflections on their pedagogical competence areas during the course. Data was gathered from 31 participants using a self-evaluation questionnaire and reflective writings, and analysed using a mixed-methods approach. The results show that the participants experienced significant development in their pedagogical competency. However, it became evident that the concept and practice of reflection is not clear, especially in different disciplines. In addition to the number of credits of the training, the design, and the long timeframe of the pedagogical training, the context in which the training is put into practice, as well as the social aspect of reflection, need to be taken into consideration.

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2017

EJ1153908