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Using action learning to support doctoral students to develop their teaching practice

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Pages 209-220 | Received 31 Jul 2008, Accepted 15 Apr 2009, Published online: 04 Aug 2009
 

Abstract

This paper describes the use of action learning groups to develop the teaching practice of postgraduate research students (PGRs) who are engaged in teaching and/or supporting the learning of students in their departments. Evaluation of the intervention is described from the academic developer and the participant perspective. From this evaluation it can be concluded that participants in this study benefited from the intervention and there was evidence of professional development in their teaching practice. Moreover, the intervention yielded some interesting insights into the unique situation of PGRs who also teach. One insight in particular is the conflict experienced by PGRs who are simultaneously student and colleague of their respective research supervisors. It is argued that these insights can be utilised to make long‐term systemic improvements to ensure PGRs are appropriately supported in their teaching practice.

Cet article décrit l’utilisation des groupes d’apprentissage par l’action (action learning groups) dans le cadre du développement de la pratique enseignante d’étudiants des 2e et 3e cycles inscrits dans des programmes de formation à la recherche qui participent à l’enseignement. Le processus d’évaluation de ce type d’intervention est décrit du point de vue du conseiller pédagogique et du participant. Il nous a été possible d’obtenir des preuves du développement professionnel de ces étudiants dans le cadre de leur pratique d’enseignement. L’intervention a aussi mené à des découvertes intéressantes au sujet de la situation uniq ue de ces étudiants qui exercent des fonctions d’enseignement. Nous croyons que ces découvertes peuvent être utilisées de façon à apporter des améliorations systémiques axées sur le long terme de façon à nous assurer que ces étudiants soient soutenus de façon adéquate dans le cadre de leur pratique enseignante.

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