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Professional Learning Communities: A Meaningful Approach to Faculty Professional Development

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Teaching and learning is the fundamental mission of educational institutions and researchers have documented that the right levels of continuous and job-embedded professional learning opportunities will improve the quality of teaching and learning. On common ground: The power of professional learning communities. References: DuFour, R.,

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ENGAGEMENT: The Secret Sauce to Effective Faculty Professional Development

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There are two words that often cause faculty to become disgruntled: professional development. The concept of professional development is not the sole issue; the disdain comes from the lack of purpose and the ineffectiveness. Professional development should be an enriching and meaningful experience for adults.

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The Silent Crisis: Bullying Among Nurse Educators in Higher Education

Faculty Focus

Nurse educators who experience bullying report increased stress, reduced job satisfaction, and emotional exhaustion (Clark, Olender, Cardoni, & Kenski, 2011). 2011) emphasize the importance of fostering a culture of civility within nursing education. Fostering a Culture of Civility Clark et al. References Clark, C. Olender, L.,

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Professional Learning Communities: A Meaningful Approach to Faculty Professional Development

Faculty Focus

Teaching and learning is the fundamental mission of educational institutions and researchers have documented that the right levels of continuous and job-embedded professional learning opportunities will improve the quality of teaching and learning. On common ground: The power of professional learning communities. References: DuFour, R.,

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ENGAGEMENT: The Secret Sauce to Effective Faculty Professional Development

Faculty Focus

There are two words that often cause faculty to become disgruntled: professional development. The concept of professional development is not the sole issue; the disdain comes from the lack of purpose and the ineffectiveness. Professional development should be an enriching and meaningful experience for adults.

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Where is the Love? Compassionate Pedagogy is Needed Now More Than Ever Before

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Ford This concept stems from Richie Neil Haos (2011) research on critical compassionate pedagogy, which draws on Freires conceptualization of critical pedagogy (e.g., Understanding Compassionate Pedagogy Dr. Donna Y. Pedagogy of the Oppressed ). Knowledge is power.

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The Silent Crisis: Bullying Among Nurse Educators in Higher Education

Faculty Focus

Nurse educators who experience bullying report increased stress, reduced job satisfaction, and emotional exhaustion (Clark, Olender, Cardoni, & Kenski, 2011). 2011) emphasize the importance of fostering a culture of civility within nursing education. Fostering a Culture of Civility Clark et al. References Clark, C. Olender, L.,