Educational Myths Debunked. Insights into the Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of a Course for University Faculty
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This article discusses Educational Myths Debunked 101 (EMD101), a further education course designed to help university faculty identify, analyze, and debunk myths about teaching and learning in higher education. Based on educational psychological findings, EMD101 covers the theoretical basics such as characteristics, causes, consequences of, and dealing with educational myths. Through an emancipatory, transfer-oriented, and reflective approach the course enables faculty to critically evaluate potential questionable teaching beliefs and practices in higher education. The paper details the course objectives, content, and includes a critical review of its strengths and weaknesses, suggesting areas for future improvement.
Author: Stefan T. Siegel
Institution: University of St.Gallen
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4410730112