NETTLE Publications

NETTLE Reference Framework in English

The NETTLE Meta or Reference Framework has been developed by a member of the NETTLE steering group working in conjunction with colleagues, and taken through a number of review and development cycles with NETTLE partners and workshop participants from around Europe.

NETTLE Reference Framework in French

Le NETTLE Meta ou cadre de références a été élaboré par un membre du comité directeur de NETTLE en collaboration avec des collègues, et passé en revue à travers des cycles de développement avec les partenaires NETTLE et des participants d'atelier en Europe.

NETTLE Reference Framework in Spanish

El Marco de Referencia de NETTLE, o NETTLE Meta ha sido desarrollado por un miembro del grupo de dirección de este proyecto conjuntamente con otros colegas, y ha sido sometido a una serie de revisiones y ciclos de desarrollo por los miembros de NETTLE y participantes en talleres de toda Europa.

Case Studies in the Development and Qualification of University Teachers in Europe

This volume of case studies is a collection of partners’ accounts of the situation within their institutions, and represents a unique snap shot from 23 countries across Europe. The main text presents key aspects of the case studies in an easily readable format, with the unedited studies being held in appendices. Collectively this compilation of context specific examples of the state of educational development offers a mirror for reflecting on current situations and future developments. This collection of case studies has been collated and prepared by a member of the NETTLE steering group, with contributions from most members of the network.

Designing and piloting a 60 ects-credit Teacher Education Program for University Teachers.

This article was written by NETTLE partners and describes the development of a programme for educational skills development for new staff in the University of Oulu, Finland. The relationship of the programme to the broader Finnish context is set alongside information on the content and process.

Educator Development: Initial Entry Training Policy and Characteristics

This overview document has been written by members of NETTLE who have drawn information from responses to project questionnaires and from other sources. The two parts provide an extensive view of their findings on the drivers for Initial Entry training, followed by how that training is being provided

Guidelines for using Portfolios in University Teachers Educational Development.

Overviews the scope of Portfolios and their application in learning and teaching

Lecturing Across Europe

Lecturing is still the cornerstone of teaching methods within higher education institutions across much of Europe. This briefing paper presents a simple frame of reference for considering different elements of a lecture, and discusses the changes demanded by requirements for more student centered learning and the possibilities offered by new technologies.

On the organisation of Educational Development Centres

This overview document has been developed by members of NETTLE who have drawn information from internal responses to questionnaires, and from other sources.

Towards Compulsory Higher Education Teacher Education in Finnish Universities

This article was written by NETTLE partners and provides information about the current situation of HE teacher education in Finnish higher education organisations. It also reviews the historical development and some broader European perspectives. The philosophical thought inspiring the development is also described.