Higher education faculty are not held to the same standard of pedagogical preparation as primary and
secondary teachers. This perspectives essay points out the difference in pedagogical preparations between higher
education faculty and high school teachers. The essay highlights research indicating the importance of pedagogical
training, offers suggestions on how to improve higher education teaching practices, and lists valuable teaching and
assessment resources. Lastly, the essay encourages higher education faculty to seek pedagogical training and
expend the necessary effort to become more effective instructors.