It takes two to tango: The interaction paradox in management education

Authors

  • Lars Esbjerg Aarhus University Aarhus School of Business and Social Sciences Department of Management
  • Morten Rask Aarhus University Aarhus School of Business and Social Sciences Department of Management https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8968-8336

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7146/dut.v13i25.103062

Abstract

In this paper, we argue that we face an interaction paradox in management education. We thus have a situation where students want to talk to their teachers and teachers want to engage in dialogue but neither side seems to get anywhere. Using qualitative and quantitative data from both business school students and teachers, we explore the reasons for this paradox and look for possible solutions. Based on our analysis and interpretation of the data, we propose a conceptual model that shows how feedback is fundamental for effective learning. The conceptual model can be used to understand the interaction paradox. It has implications for both individual teachers and, on an institutional level, for creating conditions conducive for effective feedback and dialogue between students and teachers.

Author Biographies

Lars Esbjerg, Aarhus University Aarhus School of Business and Social Sciences Department of Management

Lars Esbjerg is Director of Studies at Aarhus School of Business and Social Science, Aarhus University with responsibility for the MSc programmes in Economics and Business Administration. His research has been funded by the EU, DANIDA, the Danish Strategic Research Council and the Danish Innovation Fund. Besides teaching and learning, his current research interests are related to business models for local foods and market practices for animal welfare.

Morten Rask, Aarhus University Aarhus School of Business and Social Sciences Department of Management

Morten Rask is Deputy Head of Department with responsibility for the MSc programmes within Economics and Business Administration and Communication. His research focuses on international management, global business models and international entrepreneurship. Besides teaching and learning, his current research interests are related to business models for electric vehicles and internationalization of services.

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Published

2018-09-27

How to Cite

Esbjerg, L., & Rask, M. (2018). It takes two to tango: The interaction paradox in management education. The Danish Journal of Higher Education, 13(25), 37–58. https://doi.org/10.7146/dut.v13i25.103062

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 25 (2018): Universitetspædagogikum

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Specialised article

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