Guide to Faculty Development Practical Advice, Examples, and Resources

9781882982455

1882982452

Prepared under the auspices of the Professional and Organizational Development (POD) Network in Higher Education, this book is a fundamental resource for faculty developers, as well as for faculty and administrators interested in promoting and sustaining faculty development within their institution. Based on POD's classic volume, "A Handbook for New Practitioners," this new book offers up-to-date and relevant information on a range of faculty development topics, including: Setting up a faculty development program, including discussions of options, program types, and ten principles of good practice in creating and sustaining centers Assessing teaching practices: the evaluation process, individual consultation, classroom observation, and small group instructional diagnosis Offering a range of programs and services with focuses on promoting your program, staging successful workshops, producing newsletters, using technology, and creating a positive classroom climate Reaching specific audiences such as department chairs and poor teachers Using problem-based learning Addressing diversity issues, including multicultural faculty development activities and diversity in the classroom Establishing a successful faculty development committee