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European University Association, 2018
Based on the work of the European University Association (EUA) Learning & Teaching Initiative and the outcomes of the 1st European Learning & Teaching Forum, this paper underlines the importance of learning and teaching (L&T) as a core mission and responsibility of universities. Student learning needs and success must remain at the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Instruction, Learning, Institutional Mission
Elbow, Peter; Sorcinelli, Mary Deane – Change: The Magazine of Higher Learning, 2006
This year marks the 15th year of a program called "Professors as Writers" at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. The first meeting was a half-day workshop at the end of a spring semester to help faculty launch the writing they wanted to do over the summer. The program has grown over the years and now includes monthly retreats, as…
Descriptors: Faculty Development, College Faculty, Workshops, Writing (Composition)

Rucker, Maurice – Journal of Education for Business, 1986
The author shares some thoughts about faculty development, with the intended purpose of being responsive to the lagging relationship between the increasing availability of microcomputers and a business faculty's ability to integrate more effectively that technology into business curricula. A faculty development effort is suggested. (CT)
Descriptors: Business Education, Business Education Teachers, Curriculum Development, Faculty Development

Todd, Frankie – Studies in Higher Education, 1981
Possible ways of developing skills required for effective teaching of independent study and small group instruction are considered. A short series of faculty development courses is reported, and seven main issues in skill development are listed, including structuring and evaluating independent work and integrating other teaching methods. (MSE)
Descriptors: Course Organization, Faculty Development, Higher Education, Independent Study

Civikly, Jean M. – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1986
Many college faculty are reluctant to examine and refine their own classroom communication skills, for a variety of reasons, but teachers should focus on developing the effectiveness of their classroom instruction through the student-teacher relationship. (MSE)
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, College Faculty, College Instruction, Communication Skills

Moreira, Joao M. – European Journal of Teacher Education, 1996
This paper attempts to clarify the field of teacher development by proposing a classification of approaches to teacher development that include the main theoretical models currently cited. The four approaches discussed include cognitive-structural, skill acquisition, reorientation of concerns, and life cycle. (Author/SM)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Educational Theories, Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Development
Gaff, Jerry G.; Pruitt-Logan, Anne S. – New Directions for Higher Education, 1998
Graduate programs designed to prepare students for college teaching are a relatively new phenomenon, and little is known about their impact. However, enough is known to issue two challenges to traditional forms of graduate preparation: (1) all prospective college teachers should have access to such a program; and (2) all departments offering…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Education Work Relationship, Faculty Development, Graduate Students
Dukes, Carlton W. – 1986
Teaching college faculty the principles and applications of computers for computer-based instruction (CBI) in workshops or classrooms is discussed, along with implications of establishing an ongoing program based on sequential levels of knowledge acquisition. Five hierarchical categories for the acquisition of knowledge, based on a model by Hubert…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education

Mink, Walter D. – Teaching of Psychology, 1982
Discusses how greater student diversity and rapid changes in the field of psychology increase the need for individualized, innovative teaching methods and continued professional growth. Future psychology curricula should stress information-gathering skills, problem solving, and effective communication. (AM)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Educational Innovation, Educational Objectives, Faculty Development

Civikly, Jean M. – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1986
The college teacher can develop his or her own teaching and communication skills by becoming familiar with the literature on recommended teaching communication behaviors, making use of the internal and external resources, and practicing. (MSE)
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, College Faculty, College Instruction, Communication Skills
Boice, Robert – 1992
This book offers a range of proven support strategies designed to help new faculty members thrive. Suggestions range from campuswide programs for nurturing newcomers to projects that help them to help themselves. Outlined is a structured mentoring program to build collegiality through social support networks. Also presented are specific techniques…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Faculty College Relationship, Faculty Development, Faculty Handbooks
Bledsoe, Gerie B. – 1991
The National Education Association (NEA) believes that faculty development programs, if designed by the faculty, implemented on a voluntary and equitable basis, and adequately funded, can contribute to improving teaching and learning on college and university campuses. The ideal of continuing self-improvement by college and university faculty is a…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Decision Making, Educational Change, Educational Trends
Foster, S. F.; Nelson, J. G. – 1979
The rationale for providing university teaching improvement courses is documented and explained. Although graduate students in modern universities are typically well prepared to criticize, formulate, and conduct high level research projects in their respective disciplines, no parallel training in critiquing, formulating, and carrying out teaching…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Curriculum Development, Demonstrations (Educational), Educational Quality
Anderson, Charles W.; Smith, Edward L. – 1986
Science education has received increasing attention during the 1980s in both professional and public forums. This paper addresses three questions having to do with science teaching. The first question concerns student learning in science classes. The document proposes that science achievement is generally disappointing, especially if student…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Elementary School Science