Learning to teach in higher education: how to link theory and practice

P.J.P. van den Bos, J. Brouwer

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    Abstract

    In this study the learning process of 12 Dutch novice university teachers was monitored during a five-month induction programme. The teachers were interviewed before and after the programme and were asked to fill in several email logbooks during the programme. A change process was identified, in which experiencing and experimentation played a central role. In particular, modelling by the teacher educator, the observation of video cases, reflection on these with peers and experiencing success in their own practice seemed to be important incentives that encouraged teachers to adopt and eventually implement new pedagogical approaches. On the basis of our data, we think that teachers' conceptions and teaching practice are best developed simultaneously and that the design of induction programmes should support this process. © 2014 © 2014 Taylor & Francis.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)772-786
    Number of pages14
    JournalTeaching in Higher Education
    Volume19
    Issue number7
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2014

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