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Pedagogical validity: The key to understanding different forms of 'good' teaching
Daniel D Pratt1, Brett Schrewe2, Martin V Pusic3
1a CHES - Faculty of Medicine , University of British Columbia , Vancouver , Canada.
Medical Teacher
|January 29, 2019
Summary
Teachers possess
Area of Science:
- Educational Theory
- Teacher Professional Development
Background:
- Teacher effectiveness is influenced by pedagogical validity, encompassing skills, goals, and values.
- Understanding pedagogical validity is crucial for effective teacher reflection and improvement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and describe four distinct types of pedagogical validity.
- To explore how teachers utilize these validities in defining 'good' teaching.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of pedagogical validity.
- Description of four identified types of pedagogical validity.
Main Results:
- Four types of pedagogical validity were identified.
- Teachers often rely on one or two types more than others.
- Pedagogical validity shapes teacher identity and practice.
Conclusions:
- A comprehensive understanding of pedagogical validity aids teacher self-awareness and professional growth.
- Recognizing different pedagogical validities can enhance teacher education and support.