NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Back to results
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
ERIC Number: EJ1384285
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 7
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1066-8926
EISSN: EISSN-1521-0413
Community College Faculty: Perceived Value of Scholarship
Harrington, Christine; Braxton, John; Lyken-Segosebe, Dawn; Genthe, Christine
Community College Journal of Research and Practice, v47 n4 p247-253 2023
Scholarship, especially the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), can positively impact teaching and learning practices, yet there are many barriers to community college faculty engagement in these activities. Recognizing the important role of values in motivation and behaviors, the purpose of this study was to understand the perceived value of SoTL for community college faculty. A national sample of 348 full-time and 42 part-time community college faculty members teaching biology, chemistry, history, and sociology were surveyed. Based on the responses of the 390 completed surveys, there were three findings. First, community college faculty reported higher perceived institutional value of scholarship related to teaching (M = 3.08, SD .79) than they did for perceived institutional value of scholarship related to discipline (M = 2.53, SD .75). However, results indicated that there was a significant difference between perceived institutional value and individual value of scholarship related to teaching, with faculty reporting higher individual value as compared to perceived institutional value of teaching-focused scholarship. There were no significant differences in individual or perceived institutional value in terms of full-time versus part-time status, degree, or discipline. Suggested institutional actions to increase faculty perception of the value of the SoTL are provided.
Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Two Year Colleges
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A