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| Nowadays, initial training courses for lecturers are widespread in universities. However, there are not enough research papers that analyze their impact and effectiveness. This paper focuses on the Universidad Polite ?cnica de Madrid?s case. In order to assess if the teaching training received takes effect in the lecturers? daily work, the study has collected data about 198 participants that have finished the Initial Training for University Teaching program. 115 of them answered a survey (adapted from Freixas et al.) analyzing the factors of their training transference. Participants acknowledged the learning value obtained during the program, indicating that they have implemented it in their own teaching practice. They perceive their students? interest, who encourage them to introduce the methodological innovations learnt during their training. On the other hand, they do not perceive support from their departments. They detect lack of support (within the degrees and departments) as well as the lack of provided resources as the main barriers. The weight of tradition on how lecturers face teaching is relevant, restricting the possibilities for changes. Results show very limited institutional recognition to the effort invested in their own training. Nevertheless, participants keep optimistic expectations about the positive assessment of the received training for their teaching career. | |
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Title
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International Journal of Engineering Education |
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ISBN
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0949-149X |
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Impact factor JCR
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0,575 |
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Volume
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34 |
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Journal number
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5 |
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From page
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1440 |
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To page
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1450 |
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Month
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SIN MES |
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