Turning Academics into Teachers: A Response from a 'Non-Academic' Unit.
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| Title: | Turning Academics into Teachers: A Response from a 'Non-Academic' Unit. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Jenkins, Alan |
| Source: | Teaching in Higher Education. Apr 1999 4(2):281-284. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 4 |
| Publication Date: | 1999 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Descriptors: | Academic Freedom, College Faculty, Higher Education, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Teacher Education, Teacher Role |
| ISSN: | 1356-2517 |
| Abstract: | Five educators at a symposium suggested that giving academics training and support in their teaching roles might prioritize skills at the expense of disciplinary knowledge and threaten academic freedom. This article presents the contrary view that teaching can be improved by such courses and suggests that this point of view should be substantiated by research. (SLD) |
| Journal Code: | CIJMAY2001 |
| Entry Date: | 2001 |
| Accession Number: | EJ616603 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Five educators at a symposium suggested that giving academics training and support in their teaching roles might prioritize skills at the expense of disciplinary knowledge and threaten academic freedom. This article presents the contrary view that teaching can be improved by such courses and suggests that this point of view should be substantiated by research. (SLD) |
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| ISSN: | 1356-2517 |
