Academic orientation of lecturers in teacher education: Does the professional career play a role?

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24452/sjer.47.1.1

Keywords:

Lecturers, Teacher Education, Career, Research Expertise

Abstract

University lecturers significantly influence the competence development of future teachers and should be qualified both practically and academically. While the discussion has mainly focused on practical experience, this article emphasizes academic qualifications. It explores the link between academic career stages and lecturers’ academic orientation in teacher education, using data from a nationwide survey in Switzerland of 814 lecturers. The analysis reveals that lecturers with a doctorate or former employment at a university have a stronger scientific orientation and engage more in professional discourse. The results and their implications for teacher education are discussed.

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Author Biographies

  • Melanie Elderton, PH Luzern

    Melanie Elderton, M. A., Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin an der PH Luzern. Forschungsschwerpunkte: Higher Education in der Schweiz, speziell im Bereich Pädagogische Hochschulen, Lehrplan 21-Einführungen, Klassenassistenzen, Projektmanagement, Diversity.

    PH Luzern, Sentimat 1, 6003 Luzern
    E-Mail: melanie.elderton@phlu.ch

  • Falk Scheidig, Ruhr-Universität Bochum

    Falk Scheidig, Prof. Dr., Professur für Lebenslanges Lernen an der Ruhr-Universität Bochum. Forschungsschwerpunkte: Lehrerinnen- und Lehrerbildung, Lebenslanges Lernen, formale und informelle Professionalisierung pädagogischen Personals, Theorie-Praxis-Verhältnis.
    Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Universitätsstraße 150, 44801 Bochum
    E-Mail: falk.scheidig@rub.de

  • Annette Tettenborn, PH Luzern

    Annette Tettenborn, Prof. Dr., Leiterin des Instituts für Professions- und Unterrichtsforschung (IPU) an der PH Luzern. Forschungsschwerpunkte: Professionsforschung, Lehrerinnen- und Lehrerbildung, Lehr- Lernforschung.
    PH Luzern, Sentimat 1, 6003 Luzern

    E-Mail: annette.tettenborn@phlu.ch

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Published

2025-04-09

Issue

Vol. 47 No. 1 (2025): Varia

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Varia

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How to Cite

Elderton, M., Scheidig, F. and Tettenborn, A. (2025) “Academic orientation of lecturers in teacher education: Does the professional career play a role?”, Swiss Journal of Educational Research, 47(1), pp. 1–15. doi:10.24452/sjer.47.1.1.