Teaching and learning conceptions questionnaire

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Introduction

The Teaching and learning conceptions questionnaire (TLCQ) is a simple survey instrument developed by Chan (2001) to measure beliefs in teaching. “These may be referred to as Traditional and Constructivist. In the Traditional Conception, teaching is seen as a non-problematic transfer of knowledge or an untransformed manner from an expert to a novice. Learning is then the absorption of this. In the Constructivist Conception, learning is the creation and acquisition of knowledge by the learner through reasoning and justification. Teaching is a provision and facilitation of the learning process rather than transmission of knowledge” (Chan and Elliot, 2004)

See also:

• educational belief

Sample items

Dimensions	Items
Constructivist Conception	It is important that a teacher understands the feelings of the students. Good teachers always encourage students to think for answers themselves. Learning means students have ample opportunities to explore, discuss and express their ideas. Every child is unique or special and deserves an education tailored to his or her particular needs.
Traditional Conception	During the lesson, it is important to keep students confined to the textbooks and the desks. Learning means remembering what the teacher has taught. Good students keep quiet and follow teacher's instruction in class. Good teaching occurs when there is mostly teacher talk in the classroom.

Bibliography

Bibliography

• Chan, K. W. (2001). Validation of a measure of personal theories about teaching and learning. Paper presented in the AARE 2001 Conference held at Fremantle, Perth, 2–6 December, 2001. https://www.aare.edu.au/publications/aare-conference-papers/show/3011/validation-of-a-measure-of-personal-theories-about-teaching-and-learning