[The influence of pedagogic and discipline training on the teaching quality of university professors].

BACKGROUND

University teachers prioritize acquiring knowledge about their disciplines over pedagogic training. However, the latter is becoming increasingly important in the present teaching scenario.

AIM

To relate pedagogic practices with pedagogic training of teachers from health care careers of public and private universities.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

Pedagogic practice and training activities participation questionnaires were answered by 296 teachers of undergraduate students from Chilean public and private universities.

RESULTS

There was a direct correlation between discipline training and all pedagogic practice factors. However, pedagogic training correlated with all the factors with the exception of teacher centered learning. Teachers with a master degree had higher scores in factors related to teaching planning and process assessment. Having a doctor degree had no impact on these factors. A multiple regression analysis showed that both discipline and pedagogic training and having a master degree were associated with pedagogic practices of teachers.

CONCLUSIONS

Both pedagogic and discipline training influence the quality of teaching provided by undergraduate teachers.