A teaching accompaniment and development model: possibilities and challenges for teaching and learning centers

ABSTRACT

We propose a ‘1-to-1’ accompaniment and teaching development model emerging from the analysis and reflection of professional experience at a Teaching and Learning Center in a Chilean university. We highlight the relevance of the bond between professor and adviser and the establishment of a horizontal relationship, where both work collaboratively on the achievement of common objectives. This means breaking away from the classic view of the counseling process, where aspects of discipline and context are not necessarily considered. Despite size scalability issues, this model is flexible in its applicability and is adaptable to different university contexts. The implementation of this model is still under development, particularly in its evaluation phase.

KEYWORDS:

• Accompaniment model
• bond of trust
• higher education
• teaching and learning centers
• teaching development

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Óscar Jerez Yàñez

Óscar Jerez Yàñez, Doctor in Psychology and Education, Director of the Teaching and Learning Center of the Faculty of Economics and Business of the University of Chile. His focus in research is development and innovation in higher education.

Romina Aranda Càceres

Romina Aranda Càceres, Master in Educational Psychology, Coordinator of the Teaching Area in the Teaching and Learning Center of the Faculty of Economics and Business of the University of Chile. Her focus in research is teaching development and innovation in higher education.

Fernanda Corvalán Canessa

Fernanda Corvalán Canessa, Psychologist, Professional of the Teaching and Learning Center of the Faculty of Economics and Business of the University of Chile. Her focus in research is development and innovation in higher education.

Lesslie González Rojas

Lesslie González Rojas, Information Engineer and Management Control, Professional of the Teaching and Learning Center of the Faculty of Economics and Business of the University of Chile. Her focus in research is the development of evaluation processes and quality assurance in higher education.

Armin Ramos Torres

Armin Ramos Torres, Professor of History, Geography and Social Sciences, Professional of the Teaching and Learning Center of the Faculty of Economics and Business of the University of Chile. His focus in research is development and innovation in higher education.