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New lecturers' constructions of learning, teaching and research in higher education

Nicholls, G.

Authors

G. Nicholls



Abstract

The latest UK White Paper has once again focused attention on the quality of learning, teaching and professional development in higher education. Underpinning the discussion is the premise that teaching excellence and professional development are essential for all academics, in particular new lecturers, which are firmly positioned within the framework of quality enhancement. The research reported in this article focuses on new lecturers' constructs of teaching, learning and research as identified by Kelly's personal construct theory. The elicited constructs are considered with respect to the changing demands and expectations made of new lecturers within the higher education community and the implications these may have for higher education.

Citation

Nicholls, G. (2005). New lecturers' constructions of learning, teaching and research in higher education. Studies in Higher Education, 30(5), 611-625. https://doi.org/10.1080/03075070500249328

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Oct 1, 2005
Deposit Date Jun 27, 2007
Journal Studies in Higher Education
Print ISSN 0307-5079
Electronic ISSN 1470-174X
Publisher Taylor and Francis Group
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 30
Issue 5
Pages 611-625
DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/03075070500249328