BLENDED-LEARNING - AN EFFECTIVE TOOL FOR THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION TEACHERS Cover Image

BLENDED-LEARNING - AN EFFECTIVE TOOL FOR THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION TEACHERS
BLENDED-LEARNING - AN EFFECTIVE TOOL FOR THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION TEACHERS

Author(s): Lucian Ciolan, Anca Borzea, Cosmina Mironov
Subject(s): Education
Published by: Carol I National Defence University Publishing House
Keywords: Blended learning; higher education teachers; learning platform; training needs analysis

Summary/Abstract: The present training offer at national or international level does not encompass many programs dedicated to the professional development of the higher education teachers although the essential condition for a successful design, implementation and assessment of the Bologna study programs depend on the development of specialized programs and differentiated curricular routes for the training and development of higher education teachers. Blended learning is on the rise in higher education area. Well-grounded researches clearly demonstrate how the blended learning approach embraces the traditional values of face-to-face teaching and integrates the best practices of online learning, while offering a flexible approach to learning. These are just a few of the considerations taken into account by a group of experts who designed and implemented within a project a blended learning program dedicated to higher education teachers.

  • Issue Year: 8/2012
  • Issue No: 01
  • Page Range: 226-231
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: English