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It’s good to talk: Exploring the influence of facilitated teaching conversations at an Irish university by Clare Gormley is a Social Sciences article available to read on EtoBox.
What is It’s good to talk: Exploring the influence of facilitated teaching conversations at an Irish university about?
The influence of non-formal professional learning in higher education remains a relatively under-researched area. This paper aims to contribute to the literature by exploring the impact of an implementation of non-formal professional learning operating at an Irish university since April 2017. The initiative -called The Sipping Pointaims to promote and facilitate conversations about teaching among staff through a consistent format of monthly gatherings, short talks, and open discussion. This paper reports findings from an open-ended survey exploring the impact on participants' practice and views about education. Following a process of thematic analysis, key themes included the value of connecting with peers, the perception of the space as a source of new ideas, and a sense of encouragement to try new things in teaching practice. The study includes analysis from a lead facilitator who reports strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats potentially of interest to those considering similar activities.
Who reads It’s good to talk: Exploring the influence of facilitated teaching conversations at an Irish university?
It is typically read by researchers, students, and practitioners in Social Sciences.
- Author
- Clare Gormley
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Published
- 2021
- Language
- EN
- Field
- Social Sciences