To be, or not to be, trained

Abstract

This paper compares the learning output from study units taught by PhD qualified lecturers against study units taught by PhD qualified lecturers who additionally have acquired formal postgraduate certification in higher education teaching. The findings reveal that the two teaching profiles exhibit different patterns of learning outputs. Understanding these patterns might help to inform universities with respect to enhancing student retention rates. � 2015 Association for Tertiary Education Management and the LH Martin Institute for Tertiary Education Leadership and Management.