Foundation for Faculty Development
These assumptions provide the foundation for planning and delivering faculty development offered by the Brobst Center for Teaching and Learning Services.
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Faculty learning is energized by opportunities to collaborate with peers about issues in teaching and learning.
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People learn more through active construction of knowledge rather than through passive reception of information.
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Good teachers are grown, fostered, and supported.
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Teaching excellence increases student learning.
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A collaborative culture strengthens an organization’s ability to achieve goals.
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People have an inherent desire to learn and contribute.
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Learning is both fun and rewarding.
We encourage professional development that:
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Extends over time and is more likely to deepen teachers’ knowledge and to meet intended goals.
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Reflects a supportive, respectful, and trusting climate which enables successful implementation of desired change.
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Incorporates modeling, coaching, and feedback on the theories, strategies, and techniques that are research-based best practices for learning.