Research based development of teaching
Research based development of teaching
In this workshop we will discuss the possibilities and benefits of research-based development of teaching. I will introduce an example of how a relatively young research field, computing education research, has evolved over the last few decades. Through this example we will discuss topics such as motivations for doing educational research to enhance the quality of teaching and learning, practical ideas how to do research on teaching related topics, contributions one might expect to make, and the power of the research community.
Bio
Dr Päivi Kinnunen is a senior lecturer in university pedagogy at the University of Helsinki in the Centre for University Teaching and Learning. She has the title of docent in science education research. Päivi has over 20 years of experience in studying and developing university teaching and learning. Research based development of teaching is in the core of her everyday work. Her research interests include students’ and teachers’ academic emotions, self-efficacy perceptions, university teacher’s perceptions of online teaching, and pedagogical leadership in its various forms. Päivi has done most of her research in STEM education context.
