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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. Promote the haring of best practices : Faculty can observe, discuss, and integrate effective teaching strategies used by their peers.

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Seven ways to leverage faculty development for student success

Inside Higher Ed

Image: Maximizing faculty development’s impact on student success and equitable learning requires targeted action. The report , which is based on survey and interview data from 95 responding institutions, also draws on evidence-based standards for high-impact faculty development.

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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

Institutions can invest in faculty development through: Cultural Competence Training: Offering workshops and training sessions on cultural competence helps faculty understand and address the diverse needs of their students. Topics can include inclusive teaching practices, implicit bias, and culturally responsive pedagogy.

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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. Promote the haring of best practices : Faculty can observe, discuss, and integrate effective teaching strategies used by their peers.

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Illinois State University to Launch Online Seminar Series to Teach Faculty on Creating Inclusive Classes

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Illinois State University will be launching an online seminar series to help teach faculty how to create inclusive and equitable classes. People are working to understand what ‘equitable’ means for their courses,” said Dr. Deneca Avant, interim assistant vice president for faculty development, diversity, and learning. .