Signature pedagogies of Norwegian simulator-based nautical training

Abstract The aim of this article is to investigate teaching technology and design in education by exploring the discipline-specific simulator-based teaching practices of the maritime instructors at Norwegian MET institutions in light of a signature pedagogies perspective. The study is based on empir...

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Main Authors: Marte F. Giskeødegård, Aud Marit Wahl
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Language:English
Published: Springer 2025-06-01
Series:Discover Education
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s44217-025-00523-5
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description Abstract The aim of this article is to investigate teaching technology and design in education by exploring the discipline-specific simulator-based teaching practices of the maritime instructors at Norwegian MET institutions in light of a signature pedagogies perspective. The study is based on empirical material from a survey targeting instructors (n = 45) using simulator-based teaching methods at maritime higher educational institutions in Norway including tertiary vocational schools and bachelor education at university or university colleges. The results demonstrate how simulation as a teaching method, and particularly advanced bridge simulators play a key role in maritime education. The discussion highlights how the instructors rely more on practical experiences than pedagogical or other research- based resources in their teaching. Hands-on training is given much emphasis, and that practical experience from the field is a main source of legitimate knowledge. The article concludes by indicating that Norwegian MET institutions hold a joint training culture that form a shared teaching practice that is built through interaction over time.
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spelling doaj-art-e318d326a9a44325b3b60f7e7e1bb2592025-08-20T02:05:42ZengSpringerDiscover Education2731-55252025-06-014111710.1007/s44217-025-00523-5Signature pedagogies of Norwegian simulator-based nautical trainingMarte F. Giskeødegård0Aud Marit Wahl1Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyDepartment of Industrial Economics and Technology Management, Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyAbstract The aim of this article is to investigate teaching technology and design in education by exploring the discipline-specific simulator-based teaching practices of the maritime instructors at Norwegian MET institutions in light of a signature pedagogies perspective. The study is based on empirical material from a survey targeting instructors (n = 45) using simulator-based teaching methods at maritime higher educational institutions in Norway including tertiary vocational schools and bachelor education at university or university colleges. The results demonstrate how simulation as a teaching method, and particularly advanced bridge simulators play a key role in maritime education. The discussion highlights how the instructors rely more on practical experiences than pedagogical or other research- based resources in their teaching. Hands-on training is given much emphasis, and that practical experience from the field is a main source of legitimate knowledge. The article concludes by indicating that Norwegian MET institutions hold a joint training culture that form a shared teaching practice that is built through interaction over time.https://doi.org/10.1007/s44217-025-00523-5Maritime educationSimulator-based trainingSignature pedagogiesProfessional development
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Maritime education
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Signature pedagogies
Professional development
title Signature pedagogies of Norwegian simulator-based nautical training
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title_short Signature pedagogies of Norwegian simulator-based nautical training
title_sort signature pedagogies of norwegian simulator based nautical training
topic Maritime education
Simulator-based training
Signature pedagogies
Professional development
url https://doi.org/10.1007/s44217-025-00523-5
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