Introduction

Prof. Graham Gibbs of the Open University, UK, provided much of the initial material and impetus for the discussions in Deliberations on preparing university teachers. This background material on the topic was written for Deliberations when he initiated this section in 1996.

The chapters are annotated below.

1. Course formats: Options for the duration, timing and structure of courses.
2. Course processes: Options for types of course and methods of teaching and training.
3. Course goals: Options for the purposes and desired learning outcomes of programmes.
4. Organisation: Options for organisational responsibilities for programmes.
5. Target audiences: Options for who programmes are aimed at.
6. Practicalities: Administrative and practical issues.
7. Design and management issues: Issues to be considered in planning and implementing courses.
8. Resource materials: Books, manuals, videos and other materials commonly used in preparing teachers.
9. Literature: A bibliography concerned with preparing teachers