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Nahid Shirani Bidabadi1, Ahmmadreza Nasr Isfahani1, Amir Rouhollahi2
1Psychology and Educational Sciences School, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran.
Journal of Advances in Medical Education & Professionalism
|November 1, 2016
Summary
Effective teaching in higher education combines student-centered and teacher-centered approaches with planning. However, successful implementation faces barriers and requires specific professor behaviors and outlooks, alongside regulatory support.
Area of Science:
- Higher Education Pedagogy
- Educational Planning
- Qualitative Research Methods
Background:
- Effective teaching is crucial for educational planning but often falls short of ideal outcomes.
- This study investigates effective teaching strategies in Iranian higher education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the experiences of distinguished professors regarding effective teaching in higher education.
- To identify key components, barriers, and requirements for successful teaching methodologies.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative content analysis using purposeful sampling.
- Semi-structured interviews with ten faculty members recognized for teaching excellence.
- Inductive thematic analysis of interview data using MAXQDA software.
Main Results:
- The optimal teaching approach is a mixed method (student-centered and teacher-centered) augmented by educational planning and prior student readiness.
- Barriers and requirements for effective teaching exist at both the professor (behavioral, attitudinal) and systemic (operational, regulatory) levels.
- Findings highlight the need for faculty development addressing these identified barriers and requirements.
Conclusions:
- Effective teaching methods empower students to critically examine preconceptions and foster intrinsic motivation.
- Awareness of teaching barriers and requirements is essential for improving faculty performance and educational quality.
- Recognized professors can guide educators, and their involvement in policy is vital for effective higher education teaching.
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