Er universitetspedagogiske kurs relevante? Erfaringer fra et kurs om diskusjon som læringsaktivitet

Abstract

In this chapter, we discuss the development of a university pedagogy course about how to facilitate discussion as a learning activity in higher education. Some critics have claimed that courses in university pedagogy have low relevance for university teachers. We discuss how this course is experienced by academic staff as relevant for their professional development. To develop the course, we have used a participatory action research design and invited course participants to join us in developing our practice.

Participants stressed the need for a balance between theoretical insight and practical strategies for implementing discussions as learning activities in their teaching and highlighted the value of collegial collaboration. Finally, participants recognized the importance of addressing the responsibilities and opportunities associated with their role as teachers in higher education.