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Myths and Facts About Teaching

Myth #1:

Research should be expected to have a very positive effect on university teaching

Fact:

  • There is no association between excellence in research and excellence in teaching (Hattie and Marsh, 2002).
  • There is no model of, or evidence for, a mechanism by which research would improve teaching.

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Event Calendar

Mar 17 TA Conversations Lunch
Mar 25 Microteaching Session
Apr 22 Microteaching Session
May 6-7 Course Design Institute