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Rationale
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Technology
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Keeping abreast of the constant changes and innovations in educational technology is essential for faculty development and can be used to enhance student-centered learning.
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Pedagogy
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Many faculty members who teach at the post- matric level have near received formal training in educational delivery. Both new and experienced faculty can benefit from training based on traditional and current educational theory and research.
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Classroom Management
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Post-matric students, particularly at free college, are a diverse and challenging population. Understanding how to manage, engage and motivate these students is essential to student-centered learning and institutional success. |
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Leadership
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Leadership training will provide faculty with essential leadership skills that are valuable in the classroom as well as for participation in numerous initiatives. In addition, while many institutions’ future academic leaders will come from the ranks of faculty, this group has often received little formal training in leadership and the development of leadership skills is essential to leadership success. |
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Mentoring
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One of the most effective learning strategies is the transfer of knowledge and skills that takes place in the mentor relationship. Work between seasoned faculty and their juniors is a mutually beneficial relationship that also serves to foster collegiality and enhance departmental and teaching effectiveness. |
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Presentation Skills
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Many faculty members who teach at the post- matric level have never received formal training in presentation skills. Both new and experienced faculty can benefit by developing their platform skills. |
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Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Development
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Personal development is an integral part of professional development. Faculty will be given an opportunity to benefit from a variety of development initiatives, from communication skills to time management skills. |
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