Academic training of trainers in the education careers of public and private universities

Abstract

The results of the interinstitutional research carried out by the University of Costa Rica (UCR) and the National Council of Private Higher Education (NCOPHE) of the Ministry of Public Education in Costa Rica are presented here. The general objective was to analyze the various aspects related to the formation of the teaching staff who develop the curricula of careers in education of high school and undergraduate at public and private universities in Costa Rica.

The methodology used was of quantitative scope, with information corresponding to documents of registry of teachers from 33 private and 4 state universities. Among the conclusions it is highlighted that there are differences between teachers who train teachers in public and private universities in terms of degrees obtained, experience and publications. It is evident that trainers of trainers from public universities hold more diplomas in postgraduate studies, more experience in teaching, and in publications. This study provides important contributions for the entities in charge of the training of trainers of Higher Education institutions.

Conocimiento Educactivo, Vol. 4, 2017: 57-71