Standards and trends in video-based teaching and learning research

In this paper standards and recent trends in video-based teaching and learning research are presented. Three trends are described: 1. Methodological advances in using video for measuring processes of teaching and learning. 2. Using video for improving teacher education. 3. Embedding video sequences as stimuli in tests for assessing professional teacher competencies. The trends are based on the state-of-art in video-based research. Common standards are described and recent developments are identified. As a conclusion the authors argue for evidence-based use of video in teaching and learning research. This includes further efforts in providing basic research regarding specific effects of video on the acquisition of professional competencies.