…graduate work. Coping with constant staff turnover. My university (indeed, much of Ireland) is affected by a preponderance of short-term contracts. These make ongoing faculty development work very problematic Student…
…effectiveness. Through the development of this philosophy, I identified four critical areas that are paramount to classroom success: 1. Adult Learning Environment As a facilitator or teacher, I am responsible…
A worthwhile faculty retreat can breathe new life into the academic community. The structure and content of a good retreat can contribute to the development of college or school identity…
…says. Other resources come from the Office of Faculty & TA Development (FTAD), which provides consulting, event coordination, and access to other instruction-related resources. “One of the reasons why we…
…broader issues such as proctoring tests and online pedagogy. 2. Professional Development, Training and Certification: FCCJ offers a number of professional development opportunities that are free to all faculty and…
…challenges. 2. A = Adapt Professional Development (PD) to Include Wellness Activities In the study, some leaders expanded their professional development (PD) offerings to include wellness-focused sessions. These addressed topics…
…the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Previously, Wheeler served as the Associate Director of Faculty Development at Brandeis University and the Assistant Director of Faculty Development at Boston University. References Harmon,…
Lately I’ve been wondering if there’s a set of initial assumptions made about teaching and learning that inhibit instructional growth and development. Here is list of a few of these…
