Lecturer decision-making in the context of pandemic teaching: Rationales and evidence

Abstract

Early 2021 was an opportunity to discover how lecturers were planning future in-person teaching following pandemic-induced online teaching and their reasons for doing so. In interviews, six experienced lecturers identified rationales and underpinning evidence for teaching decisions. The strongest reoccurring pedagogical rationales were enabling active learning and fostering student engagement. Lecturers stated they value student feedback and personal observation when forming their teaching decisions. These priorities can be used for future faculty development such as developing courses that focus on their priorities. The role of jargon, providing practical support and use student stories in their work should also be considered.