Tag: Faculty

Developmental Education Preparation How Faculty Preparation in Higher Education Can Lead to Student Success


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2022 | 104 Pages | ISBN: 1475866283 | EPUB | 1 MB
Developmental Education Preparation suggests faculty development that can be used for teaching developmental education and corequisites courses, specifically in mathematics. Providing a look into the needs of students that may not be prepared for college level courses, the premise of the book is to prepare the faculty as much as possible to handle a developmental course. Complete with techniques, pedagogy, instructional skills, when combined all together, this book can help with developing meaningful professional development on any campus across the nation. The interviews presented in this book provide the reality of some faculty of developmental mathematics education and revealed common trends in the needs and characteristics of corequisite courses. Based on the themes found, professional development is suggested to aid in helping shift any negative components of those themes. The themes help better understand the needs of teaching these challenging courses. Student success should start with faculty making sure they are equipped with the tools and understanding of the students. Student’s readiness starts with the faculty’s readiness. Having the combined understanding of faculty and student needs can help to create a professional development plan that will enhance the developmental level mathematics courses in higher education.

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Chasing Dreams UK University Faculty Job Interviews Guide


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English | May 2, 2024 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0D37TGD5B | 184 pages | EPUB | 2.59 Mb
Welcome to "Chasing Dreams: UK University Faculty Job Interviews Guide". This book in your hands is a distilled summary of my in-depth research and personal experiences within the UK university academic job market. Throughout this journey, I have amassed a wealth of experience, particularly in the area of career development and job interviews within higher education.

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The Insider’s Pocket Guide to Navigating a Faculty Career in Academic Medicine


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English | PDF EPUB (True) | 2024 | 87 Pages | ISBN : 3031660951 | 2.4 MB
The purpose of this indispensable and concise title is to provide a roadmap to a fulfilling and successful career in academic medicine. A comprehensive guide tailored to the unique needs and experiences of faculty members, this engaging and easy-to-read book addresses the most commonly encountered topics in the field, bridging the knowing-doing gap and offering practical strategies and insights for sustainable success and promotion. Developed by two highly accomplished academic career development coaches, the work will be of great interest to a wide range of audiences. From new hires fresh out of fellowship to post-docs to mid- or late-career academics looking to transition, The Insider’s Pocket Guide to Navigating a Career in Academic Medicine covers all stages of professional development and features real-life stories from colleagues across education, research, and healthcare. Delve into a systematic overview of academic medicine, explore personal development through vision and mission statements, and master the art of job searches and negotiations. Learn the importance of onboarding, networking, and mentorship while developing organizational savvy. Confront common challenges, enhance well-being with diversity and inclusion, and achieve work-life integration. Further, this invaluable career resource includes supplemental worksheets and links from the author’s website to ensure you have all the tools you need to build a thriving career. A unique, significant contribution to the career literature in academic medicine, this handy guide is the ultimate companion for navigating career transitions and growth opportunities, setting you on the path to a rewarding and aligned career in academic medicine.

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The Faculty Lounge A Novel


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English | July 23, 2024 | ISBN: 0593475399 | True EPUB | 304 pages | 1.9 MB
By the acclaimed author of Moxie, a funny, bighearted adult debut that is at once an ode to educators, a timely glimpse at today’s pressing school issues, and a tender character study, following a sprawling cast of teachers, administrators, and staff at a Texas high school

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Faculty Development and Student Learning Assessing the Connections


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English | ISBN: 0253018781 | 2016 | 172 pages | EPUB | 2 MB
Colleges and universities across the US have created special initiatives to promote faculty development, but to date there has been little research to determine whether such programs have an impact on students’ learning. Faculty Development and Student Learning reports the results of a multi-year study undertaken by faculty at Carleton College and Washington State University to assess how students’ learning is affected by faculty members’ efforts to become better teachers. Extending recent research in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) to assessment of faculty development and its effectiveness, the authors show that faculty participation in professional development activities positively affects classroom pedagogy, student learning, and the overall culture of teaching and learning in a college or university.

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Bridging the Divide between Faculty and Administration A Guide to Understanding Conflict in the Academy


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English | ISBN: 0415842735 | 2014 | 206 pages | EPUB, PDF | 1364 KB + 1304 KB
Conflicts between faculty and administration have become particularly virulent and disruptive in recent years, as institutions have struggled to adapt to intensifying pressures for efficiency and accountability. Analyzing common sources of conflict and challenges on campus that impede attempts to address these conflicts, Bridging the Divide between Faculty and Administration provides a theory-driven and research-based approach for authentic discourse between faculty and administration. This important resource presents a wealth of strategies for improving communication in colleges and universities, ultimately enhancing organizational effectiveness and institutional performance.

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Faculty Peer Group Mentoring in Higher Education Developing Collegiality through Organised Supportive Collaboration


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English | PDF EPUB (True) | 2023 | 222 Pages | ISBN : 3031374576 | 5.7 MB
This book addresses how peer group mentoring in higher education can contribute to the development of supportive and collaborative working environments for faculty staff. It draws on an extensive empirical study examining how group based peer-mentoring methods are implemented and experimented within four different academic communities at one university, and documents how these environments and their participants experience peer group mentoring as a collaborative measure in the development of teaching and supervision practices. The book presents a literature review of research on peer group mentoring in higher education and provides the conceptual grounding for the book, placing peer group mentoring within the field of faculty development.

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