Profiles of University Professors in Spain for the European Higher Education Area (EHEA)

Authors

  • Víctor Álvarez-Rojo Universidad de Sevilla
  • Inmaculada Asensio-Muñoz Universidad Complutense de Madrid
  • José Clares Universidad de Sevilla
  • Rakel del-Frago
  • Beatriz García-Lupión Universidad de Granada
  • Narciso García-Nieto Universidad Complutense de Madrid
  • Mercedes García-García Universidad Complutense de Madrid
  • Javier Gil Universidad de Sevilla
  • Daniel González-González Universidad de Granada
  • Soledad Guardia Universidad Complutense de Madrid
  • Marisol Ibarra Universidad de Cádiz
  • Rafael López-Fuentes Universidad de Granada
  • Antonio Rodríguez-Diéguez Universidad de Sevilla
  • Gregorio Rodríguez-Gómez Universidad de Cádiz
  • Javier Rodríguez-Santero Universidad de Sevilla
  • Soledad Romero Universidad de Sevilla
  • Purificación Salmerón Universidad de Granada

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7203/relieve.15.1.4187

Keywords:

Teaching competencies, higher education teaching profiles, in-service teacher education

Abstract

This paper presents the findings of a research study of professors’ profiles for the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) conducted in five spanish universities. Through the application of qualitative methods of inquiry, the perceptions of several groups of university professors over the principal teaching qualifications necessary for the coordination of higher education throughout the European Union have been obtained. Data analysis indicates a significant discrepancy between actual Spanish professors and those required by EHEA. It has also made possible the detailed description of teaching competency profiles that professors believe to be fundamental for the new functions demanded of them in the present changing social and educational situation.

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Research Articles