126. Teaching Preparation

Research and teaching have always been considered fundamental elements of the higher education faculty experience. Graduate curricula regularly include courses in research methods and strategies, and degree completion is usually based in large part upon students’ ability to demonstrate proficiency in research. Once in the faculty ranks, research will be a major component in determining overall achievement in the higher ed community. But what about teaching? Although faculty are assessed on pedagogical acumen, graduate education places relatively little emphasis on teaching preparation.  In this episode I’ll ask why this is and what can be done about it. EdUp Insights with Bill Pepicello is part of the EdUp Experience Podcast Network.