Abstract
Professional Noticing stands as a pedagogical innovation that reshapes the educator’s role by enhancing their ability to observe, interpret, and respond to students’ learning processes in real time. This methodology moves beyond traditional knowledge transmission by fostering dynamic, adaptive, and evidence-based teaching. By integrating selective perception, analytical interpretation, and pedagogical decision-making, educators become active facilitators of learning, capable of recognising conceptual misunderstandings, interpreting cognitive patterns, and adjusting their strategies accordingly. This approach is particularly relevant in higher education, where diverse student backgrounds and the increasing role of technology demand personalised and responsive teaching. This study presents the concept of Professional Noticing in the context of university teaching, analysing its importance, fundamental components, and strategies for its application in Higher Education as an example of pedagogical innovation. A key example of its innovative application is the Erasmus+ PROMISE project, which integrates Professional Noticing into entrepreneurship and intra-entrepreneurship education, bridging theory with practice. By leveraging digital tools, reflective practice, and collaborative learning, this initiative enhances students’ engagement and fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability—key competencies for the modern workforce. Moreover, Professional Noticing ensures that human intuition and pedagogical expertise remain indispensable in an era of automation and artificial intelligence. By shifting the focus from static instruction to a student-centred, observation-driven approach, it represents a paradigm shift in contemporary education, equipping educators with the skills to cultivate deeper learning, innovation, and inclusivity in their classrooms.
Presenters
Asun López-Varela AzcárateAssociate Professor, English, Complutense University Madrid, Spain
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Theme
Past and Present in the Humanistic Education
KEYWORDS
Professional Noticing, Effectuation Theory, Entrepreneurship, Intrapreneurship, Teaching Innovation
