The Teaching and Research Nexus in Turkish Academia: Lessons from an International Survey

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Title: The Teaching and Research Nexus in Turkish Academia: Lessons from an International Survey
Language: English
Authors: Calikoglu, Alper, Seggie, Fatma Nevra, Uslu, Baris
Source: Higher Education Forum. Mar 2020 17:115-134.
Availability: Research Institute for Higher Education, Hiroshima University. 1-2-2 Kagamiyama, Higashi-hiroshima, Hiroshima City, Japan 739-8512. Tel: +81-82-424-6240; Fax: +81-82-422-7104; e-mail: k-kokyo@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp; Web site: https://rihe.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/publications/en/hef_en/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 20
Publication Date: 2020
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: College Faculty, Teacher Surveys, Teacher Attitudes, Faculty Workload, Scientific Research, Teacher Role, Work Environment, Time Management, Foreign Countries, Competition, Educational Trends, Entrepreneurship, Gender Differences, Academic Rank (Professional), Intellectual Disciplines
Geographic Terms: Turkey
ISSN: 2432-9614
Abstract: With the Humboldtian idea of university, the research-informed teaching has largely influenced university models all around the world since 19th century. Recent models, however, seem to more emphasize the role of research through entrepreneurial mindset and bring questions about the connections as well as controversies between teaching and research activities of academics. Utilizing related questions of an international survey, this study aims at shedding light on the teaching and research nexus in Turkish academia by focusing academics' main activities and orientations. Our findings indicate that while Turkish academics have positive perceptions on the teaching and research nexus, rapid expansion in higher education and competitive global trends may have an influence on the academic profession, bringing contradictions regarding the interplay between teaching and research activities. We discuss our findings through the national changes and global trends in higher education and conclude with recommendations on enhancing the nexus between teaching and research.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2021
Accession Number: EJ1289795
Database: ERIC
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