Training in educational research for future professors

Abstract

The main objective of this research study is to analyze the assessment of university pedagogy professors about the training on educational research of future professors. The present study also presents the first results from the FONDECYT project: "presence and importance of educational research in pedagogical training and its assessment by students and teachers." A mixed-focus study is performed with professors from the University of La Serena (Chile), who answered a questionnaire and participated in a semi-structured interview. The results suggest that university professors consider training on educational research as a fundamental element on the professional development of future professors. However, the results show pending challenges such as optimizing the professors' attitude towards educational research. In conclusion, this research study highlights the importance for professors to improve their own attitudes towards educational research in order to establish a research culture within universities.