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Beyond Evaluation: Using Peer Observation to Strengthen Teaching Practices

Faculty Focus

This isolation can hinder their professional development and growth, especially if they do not take the time to reflect on their own teaching methods and practices. Exploring peer observation models, their stages, and practical methods and resources for use in higher education are all part of this process.

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How You Can Habituate the Circular Model of Reflection: Before-Action, During-Action, After-Action, and Beyond-Action

Faculty Focus

How I Approach the Circular Model of Reflection In general, Schons model of reflection is practicable, where unexpected class issues can be identified and sufficiently solved immediately; together with before the action and after the action, the problem-setting and problem-solving can be iterated until desired results come about.

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Faculty development to improve student outcomes at community colleges (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

Jaeger describe a new model that leverages faculty professional development to improve student outcomes at community colleges. Stout and Audrey J.

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Why Data Alone Won’t Improve Retention

Faculty Focus

Administrators must recognize that professional development programs should not solely focus on pedagogical techniques but also on the importance of relational skills. Providing opportunities for professional development in relational practices can improve student engagement and retention.

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Enhancing Access, Engagement, and Inclusion in Online Education

Faculty Focus

The Community of Inquiry (CoI) model stands as a cornerstone, offering a versatile and scholarly-supported framework for fostering accessible and inclusive learning environments. Professional Development Programs: Providing ongoing professional development opportunities allows faculty to stay current with best practices in online education.

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Beyond Evaluation: Using Peer Observation to Strengthen Teaching Practices

Faculty Focus

This isolation can hinder their professional development and growth, especially if they do not take the time to reflect on their own teaching methods and practices. Exploring peer observation models, their stages, and practical methods and resources for use in higher education are all part of this process.

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Empowering Education Through Collaboration: The Success of the Mississippi Virtual Community College

WCET Frontiers

The consortium model united community colleges across Mississippi, pooling resources to offer instructional support, training, and cutting-edge technologies. Key Innovations Driving Success Christa Wilhite leading a faculty development session on Regular & Substantive Interaction at Mississippi Delta Community College.