The Research/Teaching Relation: A View from the Edge (original) (raw)

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The relation between teaching and research is a defining feature of a modern university and of academic identity. Many universities claim a close relation between the two as well as a strong critical orientation. Yet the gap between claims and practice in higher education appears to be widening as government and institutional policies increasingly treat research and teaching as separate entities. Studies of the relation reflect these events. Such studies are not only contradictory but point to an increasing gap between research and teaching.

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  1. The text explores the evolving relationship between research and teaching at the University of Canterbury.
  2. Findings reveal a historical trend of increasing separation between research and teaching due to policy changes.
  3. Academics exhibit a spectrum of beliefs regarding the integration of research into teaching practices.
  4. Recent reforms emphasize the necessity for a 'nexus' between research and teaching amid competitive pressures.
  5. The case study underscores the need for a renewed culture of inquiry to enhance the research/teaching relationship.

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