Planning for effective faculty development

By Patricia A. Lawler, Kathleen P. King

Subjects: Erwachsenenbildung, Professeurs (Enseignement superieur), Training of, Education des adultes, College, College teachers, Qualita˜tsmanagement, Adult education, Formation

Description: Views faculty as adult learners and faculty development programs and initiatives as adult education. Introduces concepts of adult learning and program development in adult education and sets forth a useful model with strategies for success, involving specific tasks of preplanning, planning, delivery, and follow-up phases of creating a program for faculty development. Fundamental principles and their use are illustrated in an understandable framework. Useful for administrators and teachers responsible for faculty development. Author information is not given. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR.