Faculty development of university teachers: analysis and systematization of the concept

• Main Authors: Alba MADINABEITIA EZKURRA, Idoia FERNÁNDEZ FERNÁNDEZ
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Ediciones Universidad de Salamanca 2017-12-01
• Series: Teoría de la Educación: Revista Interuniversitaria
• Subjects: análisis conceptual; desarrollo docente; profesor de universidad; desarrollo educacional; cambio organizativo
• Online Access: https://revistas.usal.es/index.php/1130-3743/article/view/17503

<p>Faculty development of university teachers is recognized as a relevant factor for improving the quality of education in higher education institutions. However, behind this term different conceptions and practices are hiding. This article aims to analyze this concept over time and to understand deeply the complexity of their meanings, for which we will focus on socio-historical production contexts and on scientific research. To this end, it has been made a bibliographical review of the most relevant Anglo-Saxon literature in this educational field. The analysis allows us to conclude that it has been moving from an approach oriented to supporting teachers in their development as teachers, professionals and/or academics, towards another, focused on promoting effective teaching and learning processes at micro and macro level. These challenges highlight the need to foster broader visions that, beyond teachers, focus on institutions, frameworks, and infrastructures that target teaching and learning.</p>