Guns and roses: Educating educators through peer coaching programme (A)
Publication Type
Case
Publication Date
6-2014
Abstract
This case is a two-part series on conflicting pedagogical philosophies, the impact of student appraisals on teaching styles and the value of Peer Coaching Programmes for faculty.
Case A is set in September 2009, shortly after James Nelson, Assistant Professor at SMU, received feedback through the university’s Peer Coaching Programme. In May 2009, Nelson had made a spontaneous decision to receive guidance from Practice Associate Professor Harry Den, after having spent several months grappling with the issue of declining student rating of his teaching performance.Den’s feedback helped Nelson reflect on his teaching style.
This case is highly suitable for faculty development and executive education courses. Through the case, participants will determine the effectiveness of different pedagogical philosophies and discuss how a faculty can best balance one’s own teaching philosophy with the students’ approach to learning. Participants will also understand the value and importance of Peer Coaching Programmes for faculty.
Keyword(s)
Faculty development, Peer coaching, Training, Teaching Excellence, Higher Education, Teaching philosophy, Pedagogical philosophy, Singapore
Discipline
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | Educational Methods | Teacher Education and Professional Development
Research Areas
Corporate Communication; Macroeconomics
Data Source
Field Research
Industry
Higher Education
Geographic Coverage
Singapore
Temporal Coverage
2008-2009
Education Level
Executive Education; Postgraduate
Publisher
Singapore Management University
Case ID
SMU-14-0011A
Additional URL
https://cmp.smu.edu.sg/case/2251
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