Exploring University Teacher Perceptions About Out-of-Class Teamwork

This study reports on the first stage of a larger joint research project undertaken by five universities in Mexico to explore university teachers’ thinking about out-of-class teamwork. Data from interviews were analyzed using open and axial coding. Although results suggest a positive perception towa...

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Main Authors: Elizabeth Ruiz-Esparza Barajas, Cecilia Araceli Medrano Vela, Jesús Helbert Karim Zepeda Huerta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad Nacional de Colombia 2016-07-01
Series:Profile: Issues in Teachers' Professional Development
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Online Access:http://www.revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/profile/article/view/53364
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Summary:This study reports on the first stage of a larger joint research project undertaken by five universities in Mexico to explore university teachers’ thinking about out-of-class teamwork. Data from interviews were analyzed using open and axial coding. Although results suggest a positive perception towards teamwork, the study unveiled important negative opinions. These opinions suggest the lack of success in promoting deep learning and in developing students’ socio-cognitive abilities. Findings were used to develop a survey to be applied to more teachers to gain a broader perspective and to corroborate results.
ISSN:1657-0790