Conceptions of Learning and Teaching for Faculty Who Teach Basic Science.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Conceptions of learning and teaching refer to what faculty think about teaching effectiveness. Approaches to teaching refer to the methods they use to teach. Both conceptions and approaches range from student-centered/learning-focused (active learner engagement) to teaching-centered/content-focused (passive learner engagement). This study explored how faculty teaching experience influenced faculty conceptions and their approaches to teaching. The authors hypothesized that more experienced educators appreciate and apply active learning approaches.

Methods

The authors used a cross-sectional survey to collect anonymous data from the Basic Science faculty at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (VTCSOM). The survey included the Conceptions of Learning and Teach

SUBMITTER: Carvalho H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8368879 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature