The Concept of Teaching Excellence in Higher Education

Abstract

The institutions of higher education are in a period of substantial change. They are under constant pressure to reveal their accomplishments while facing cumulative levels of economic limitations, modified responsibility structures, and demands to promoting excellence in teaching and learning capabilities.

The issue of excellence in teaching and learning has become a significant topic for higher education strategies around the world.

This chapter reports on the challenges faced by higher education institutions in advancing the excellence of teaching and learning through educational development programs.

It explores how academics adopt and promote excellence in their teaching and how they react to university quality programs.