Peer observation in the online learning environment: The case of Aviation Higher Education
Author(s)
Kille, Tarryn
Bates, Paul
Murray, Patrick
Year published
2015
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Distance education has emerged as an issue of high importance in the field of
aviation higher education (Prather, 2006; Scarpelline & Bowen, 2001). Fullingim
(2011) suggests that training needs in the aviation industry are expected to grow
by more than 40 percent over the next two decades. Online learning offers great
potential in meeting this increased demand (Raisinghani et al., 2005).
In this chapter, we discuss the underlying factors challenging the delivery of
online aviation higher education. We argue the need for teaching skills in higher
education associated with online delivery methods. We review the transition ...
View more >Distance education has emerged as an issue of high importance in the field of aviation higher education (Prather, 2006; Scarpelline & Bowen, 2001). Fullingim (2011) suggests that training needs in the aviation industry are expected to grow by more than 40 percent over the next two decades. Online learning offers great potential in meeting this increased demand (Raisinghani et al., 2005). In this chapter, we discuss the underlying factors challenging the delivery of online aviation higher education. We argue the need for teaching skills in higher education associated with online delivery methods. We review the transition to online education in aviation by considering the underlying pedagogical approaches to learning and teaching in the years of technical training that preceded professional pilot training in the higher education environment.
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View more >Distance education has emerged as an issue of high importance in the field of aviation higher education (Prather, 2006; Scarpelline & Bowen, 2001). Fullingim (2011) suggests that training needs in the aviation industry are expected to grow by more than 40 percent over the next two decades. Online learning offers great potential in meeting this increased demand (Raisinghani et al., 2005). In this chapter, we discuss the underlying factors challenging the delivery of online aviation higher education. We argue the need for teaching skills in higher education associated with online delivery methods. We review the transition to online education in aviation by considering the underlying pedagogical approaches to learning and teaching in the years of technical training that preceded professional pilot training in the higher education environment.
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Book Title
Teaching for Learning and Learning for Teaching: Peer Review of Teaching in Higher Education
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Education Assessment and Evaluation