Perceptions of the content and employability value of credentialed teaching certificates |
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Authors: | Heather Kanuka Erika E Smith |
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Institution: | 1. Educational Policy Studies, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada;2. Academic Development Centre, Mount Royal University, Calgary, Canada |
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Abstract: | The purpose of this research was to gain a broader understanding of what department heads and doctoral students believe to be the value of credentialed teaching certificates. Using a survey methodology with participants (N= 450), the study focused on the extent to which a credentialed teaching certificate provides a competitive advantage when seeking employment, as well as the content (pedagogical knowledge) that is perceived to be important for such programmes. Using a cross-sectional survey design, results highlight significant differences between doctoral students and department heads regarding the content and value of a credentialed teaching certificate in higher education. |
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Keywords: | Department heads doctoral students postgraduate certificates research-focused universities |
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