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But which teaching competencies do they want to learn? Self-identified priorities ranked

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Universities support teaching staff to develop teaching competencies, yet institutional priorities may not align with those of staff. This study examined open texts from 863 teaching staff from 16 departments at a research-intensive university to discover self-identified teaching competencies needs. Five universal priorities were identified (student engagement, course development, specific teaching methods, assessment, and student diversity) however departmental variations also emerged. These findings can inform the planning professional development that requires balancing evidence-based practices, institutional goals, and departmental contexts.

Source: Zeitschrift für Hochschulentwicklung

DOI: 10.21240/zfhe/20-3/05

Authors: Karin Brown, Sara Petchey, Katarina Martensson, Kai Niebert

Institutions: ETH Zurich, University of Zurich, Lund University

Language: English

Topic: Evaluation of Teaching Practices

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4415216282

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