Faculty Development Program

Faculty development programs refer to a set of activities and programs designed to sharpen skills, knowledge, and abilities of teaching fraternity. These are normally systematic and well structured plans that are typically designed to meet the specific needs and goals of the targeted audience. FDPs are usually organized by universities and institutions for the growth of their faculties. It includes professional training, workshops, conferences, mentoring, coaching, and other opportunities for fostering learning and growth.

The main objective of faculty development is to enhance teaching qualities of faculty members by delivering high-quality instruction and understanding their role in student development. It improves teaching and instructional skills and help educators improve their ability to engage sclasses solve students’ queries and promote a constructive and productive learning environment. CAREERON takes initiative to bring together teachers and expert for their development. It contacts schools and other educational institutes and arranges FDPs for them on economical rates.

It is normally done by following certain ways:

• Career growth and advancement activities
• Workshops and seminars: These events are designed to provide faculty with in-depth training and knowledge on a specific topic with a stream lined schedule.
• Conferences: multi-day events that bring together faculty from a variety of institutions to share their knowledge and experiences. Conferences normally mark a blend of keynote speakers, panel discussions, and knowledge sharing on pre defined topics.
• Online courses and webinars: After the pandemic, there is a boom in the digital media and as a result FDPs are now conducted online through platforms like Coursera, Udemy, or Blackboard. It is a flexible and convenient way for faculty to partake in FDPs from any corner of the world.
• Apprenticeship/Training: It offers opportunities to faculty members to observe and learn from experienced instructors, and improve their way of teaching through received feedback and guidance.

FDPs have become need of an hour as the field of education is ever evolving and ever growing which demands faculty members to be updated with new development, innovative teaching strategies, and technologies. FDPs can help faculty build their professional networks, advance their careers, and feel more confident and satisfied in their roles as educators. The needs and expectations of students are constantly changing, and FDPs lends a helping hand to faculty members or teachers to have strong command and in-depth subject knowledge to cope up modern changes and adapt their teaching practices accordingly.