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major barrier to change is the fact that most faculty members include hiring practices reward structures that recognize the
are not trained for their teaching role and are largely importance of teaching expertise, quality assurance
ignorant of the research literature on effective pedagogy. approaches that measure learning processes, outcomes in a
These findings are in agreement with the research of much more sophisticated way than routine methods, and
Knapper, indicating that the best ideas for effective teaching changing the way of attaining university accreditation.
include:
The nationally and locally recognized professors are good
Teaching methods that focus on the students’ activity
and task performance rather than just acquisition of leaders in providing ideas, insight, and the best strategies to
educators who are passionate for effective teaching in the
facts;
higher education. Finally, it is supposed that there is an
Opportunities for meaningful personal interaction
between the students and teachers; important role for nationally and locally recognized
professors in higher education to become more involved in
Opportunities for collaborative team learning;
the regulation of teaching rules. This will help other
More authentic methods of assessment that stress task
university teachers to be familiar with effective teaching and
performance in naturalistic situations, preferably
including elements of peer and self-assessment; learning procedures. Therefore, curriculum planners and
faculty members can improve their teaching methods.
Making learning processes more explicit, and
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