Professional Enhancement Through Faculty Development Dr Indu Garg

Professional Enhancement Through Faculty Development Dr. Indu Garg Reader Department of Education University of Mumbai

Session I : Teacher as a Professional Session II : Need for Faculty Development

Teaching as Profession

What is a Profession? • • Occupation Well defined body of theoretical knowledge Practical skills Long period of training Certification of members Provide service to society Members can levy a fee Code of conduct and ethics

Who is a Professional? One who has • Undergone course of training in theory • Has practical skills • Is certified member of the profession • Has license to practice • Is controlled by a code of ethics and professional values

Professionalism What is Professionalism? • It is a matter of attitude and behavior • It means knowing how to do your job • Demonstrating a willingness to learn • Cooperating and getting along with others • Showing respect • Living up to your commitments

Professional Mindset • • • Rationality Scientific attitude Achievement orientation Openness/adaptability Democratic attitude

Professional Mindset (contd. ) • • • Professional attitude Efficacy Empathy Positive attitude Affective neutrality Problem solving attitude

Characteristics of a Professional • • Self-confident Self-esteem Self-disciplined Proactive Inquisitive Self-learner Life-long-learner

Personal Qualities • • Honesty and integrity Trustworthy Respect for others Tolerance Approachability Altruism Commitment to the profession of teaching

Teacher as a Professional Competencies of a Professional Teacher • Subject proficiency • Expertise in teaching, evaluation, classroom management • Communication skills • Interpersonal skills • Leadership skills • Entrepreneurship

The Challenges • Informed of the latest developments in the subject • Computer savvy • Ready to de skill and re skill • Multiple roles • Prepared for changes

BECOMING AN EFFECTIVE TEACHER

Becoming An Effective Teacher • Teaching is the Core of Academics • The Teacher is a Good Listener, Enthusiastic Encourager, and Effective Motivator • The Teacher Respects the Trainee • Knowledge Begets Organization and Confidence • The Teacher is a Learner

Becoming An Effective Teacher (contd. ) • • Be Responsive to Your Critics Seek Evaluations from Your Students Establish Mechanisms for Feedback Course Evaluations are Solid Evidence of Your Teaching Ability • Teaching May Not Be the Only Criterion for Promotion • Professional Development Requires a Teacher to Develop Other Creative Activities

Becoming An Effective Teacher (Contd. ) • Teach At Every Opportunity-- and Plan the Opportunities. • Learn to Deal Positively with the Disruptive Students. • The Teacher Is in Control of the Class. • Individuals Can Excel in More Than One Area of Their Professional Life.

One of the ways to develop professionally is through Faculty Development Programs