Learning to teach in higher education: how to link theory and practice |
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| Authors: | Paul van den Bos Joyce Brouwer |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Research and Theory in Education, Faculty of Psychology and Education, VU University, Amsterdam, The Netherlandsp.j.p.vanden.bos@vu.nl;3. Department of Research and Theory in Education, Faculty of Psychology and Education, VU University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands |
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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. |
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| Keywords: | higher education professional development reflection in action teacher education induction programmes induction programmes |
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