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The Asian Sleep Medicine Fellowship Training Curriculum represents a significant milestone in addressing the critical shortage of sleep medicine specialists across Asia. Developed by the Asian Society of Sleep Medicine (ASSM), the curriculum offers a standardized yet adaptable framework tailored to the region's diverse healthcare landscapes. Throug...
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An important endeavour to improve the effectiveness and quality of vocational education is the reform of "Three Education" in higher vocational institutes. This essay investigates this reform's history, meaning, and implementation strategies. Vocational education institutions must adjust to changing industry needs as a result of the ongoing changes...
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Design thinking is a human-centred, iterative process that aims to develop innovative solutions tailored to user needs. This article examines the groundwork and incorporation of design thinking in healthcare and medical education, highlighting its potential benefits in dental education, including enhancements in learner-centred approaches, faculty...
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Agile-blended learning (ABL) refers to a dynamic integration of Agile methodologies and blended learning practices, offering a technology-driven, learner-centered approach that emphasizes flexibility, learner autonomy, collaboration, and technology mediation. With the growing need for adaptable and effective educational strategies, ABL is introduce...
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Medical Education (ME) in South Africa has a century long legacy which continues to make a significant impact globally through its graduates. The aim of this paper is to showcase the evolving landscape of ME in South Africa, whiles addressing the legacy of socio-economic and educational disparities influenced by its colonial and Apartheid history....
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Organizations encourage employees to report abusive behavior as such reports are believed to facilitate corrective action against transgressors. However, there are competing perspectives on whether reports made by women (versus men) will facilitate corrective action. On the one hand, a dominant stream of research suggests that reports made by women...
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The Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) aims to transform teacher education by integrating subject knowledge with pedagogy in a structured four-year framework. This study assesses Institutional readiness for ITEP implementation by exploring key dimensions such as curriculum alignment, faculty preparedness, technological infrastructure, po...
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Background Global surgery (GS) aims to improve access to timely, quality, and affordable surgical care worldwide, yet it remains underrepresented in public health education. Objective This cross-sectional study assessed the awareness and knowledge of GS among 242 public health professionals. Methods and results Data collected via a self-structure...
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Introduction Faculty development programs in the health professions are essential in addressing the evolving and expanding roles of educators. These programs have become a cornerstone of organizational development and contribute significantly to improving student learning. However, the motivation of faculty to engage in such programs is often chall...
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The rapid and radical developments pertaining to the university have caused a number of challenges some of which have an impact both to the job description and the role of faculty members. This paper highlights and analyzes the contemporary developments pertaining to faculty members’ job demands as well as the attempts being made to address them. I...
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Generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) has emerged as a transformative tool in higher education, widely adopted by both students and faculty for tasks ranging from writing to coding. Despite its growing usage, concerns over academic integrity and its long-term impact on learning persist. While educational institutions are developing policies t...
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This study explores the relationship between Form Four examination performance and academic success in health sciences non-degree programs in Tanzania. Using a quantitative correlational research design, it involved 54 tutors and 308 students from various health training institutions in Mbeya. Findings show that while Form Four examination performa...
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Literature inclusion and exclusion (E/I) criteria are a fundamental selection methodology in different applications. Mainly, the E/I criteria are identified and chosen with respect to the question for which the manuscript itself is produced, thus allowing the selection of the literature. This procedure is not always related to the economic availabi...
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This study examined instructor presence in the context of online learning in Ghanaian higher education by focusing on the post-COVID-19 virtual teaching environment. Grounded in the Community of Inquiry framework, the study specifically examined how instructors create teaching, cognitive, social, and emotional presences that foster students' engage...
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This communication presents the Implementation Template developed for a faculty development workshop at the Educational Development and Quality unit of the Copenhagen Business School (CBS), Denmark. The workshop focuses on the implementation of research-based strategies to enhance student learning. The template, shared in this piece for the learnin...
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The purpose of this study is to investigate the leadership strategies and curriculum management practices of the Program Chair responsible for the Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED) and Bachelor of Physical Education (BPED) programs at a higher education institution. It focuses on the Program Chair's methods for fostering professional developme...
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This study describes how an innovative form of support strengthened diversity goals in an institution of higher learning. The Southwest Health Equity Research Collaborative (SHERC) at Northern Arizona University recently completed its first funding cycle supported by the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities. This study exami...
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Medical knowledge doubles every year, meaning that much of what was learned during formal education will eventually become outdated. It is important for faculty to continue to update their own expertise to reflect current best evidence-based practices and technologies. Embedding these principles keep educators versatile, creative, and successful th...
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This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of learning pedagogies in teaching science. The quantitative design was used. A validated questionnaire was distributed to the 24 grade 9 science teachers in the Division of Paranaque and a final grade in science for the past 3 grade levels was taken from the 1,402 out of 4,965 grade 10 students who w...
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This study aims to explore the perceptions of the English language program administrators on institutions in terms of overall program management, faculty development, and improvements in student services and facilities after accreditation. The study uses a mixed methods approach with data collected from a survey and semi-structured interviews with...
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This study explored faculty perceptions of university-based transition services for students with intellectual disabilities (IDs) in Saudi Arabia, using a descriptive analytical approach with a sample of 153 members. Faculty demonstrated strong competencies in transitional programs, particularly in philosophical foundations, program evaluation, edu...
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The increasing competition among higher education institutions has led to the growing importance of marketing management strategies in enhancing the quality of English language teaching. This study examines the implementation of marketing strategies, including branding, curriculum innovation, stakeholder engagement, and digital marketing, to improv...
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The rapid advancement of digital technologies has necessitated innovative leadership approaches to enhance institutional performance and maintain competitiveness. Creative leadership plays a crucial role in navigating the complexities of digital transformation by fostering an environment of innovation, adaptability, and continuous learning. This st...
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Due to its capability to advance innovation and simulate operational efficiency, artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized businesses and organizations worldwide. (Jala, J.V.M. et al., 2024). Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing higher education by streamlining operations, improving learning experiences, and fostering inclusivity....
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This article explores the profound potential of accelerationism to revolutionize higher education, emphasizing its transformative capacity in fostering a dynamic, innovative, and responsive academic ecosystem. The study begins by tracing accelerationism’s philosophical and socio-political roots, advocating for the strategic and expedited use of tec...
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OBJECTIVES In 2003, the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine (MU SOM) initiated an integrated quality improvement-interprofessional collaborative practice (QI-ICP) curriculum as part of a larger curriculum renewal process. While exploring a different case study focused on the content of the curriculum, investigators became intrigued b...
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This article analyzes the relationship between career planning education and college students' mental health, and discusses the positive impact of career planning education on students' mental health, including enhancing self-awareness and improving psychological adjustment skills. It also points out the current problems faced by universities in ut...
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The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Quality Assurance (QA) processes in higher education has revolutionised the way institutions ensure academic excellence, relevance, and continuous improvement. This study explores the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Quality Assurance (QA) in higher education. By integr...
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Successfully completed the One Week National Level Faculty Development Program on AI Tools, organized by Brainovision Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. in association with AICTE, from 17th to 21st February 2025.
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Introduction Bias, privilege, microaggressions, and other forms of mistreatment negatively impact students’ learning, professional development, wellness, and identity. Supporting Educational Excellence in Diversity (SEED) is an innovative faculty development curriculum co-founded and co-designed by medical students/trainees. SEED is unique given it...
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The nursing education landscape is undergoing a significant transformation due to generational shifts. A widening gap exists between Generation Y educators and Generation Z and Alpha students, impacting teaching methodologies and curriculum design. Students' readily available access to online information contrasts sharply with educators' past exper...
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Aim Although previous studies demonstrated short, medium and long-term effectiveness of faculty development programs (FDP) for medical teachers, there is a lack of studies describing the methodology for creating a sustainable comprehensive FDP in medical education. We present the methodology for creating the “Modern and Practical Medical Education...
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This study investigates how ABCD technologies can improve learning assessments in higher education. The objective is to research how students perceive things, plan their behavior, and how ABCD technologies affect individual learning, academic integrity, co-learning, and trust in the assessment. Through a quantitative research design, survey respons...
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The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies has demonstrated their affordances and limitations in revolutionizing pedagogical strategies in higher education. Given the lack of guidelines, policies, and resources to assist instructors in efficiently and ethically integrating AI into teaching and learning practices, this system...
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Blended learning, which combines face-to-face instruction with online learning components, has become increasingly prevalent in Philippine senior high schools. This study examines student evaluations of blended learning implementation, with a specific focus on the effectiveness of its online components. Additionally, it explores faculty performance...
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Background Interest has recently increased in generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), a subset of artificial intelligence that can create new content. Although the publicly available GenAI tools are not specifically trained in the medical domain, they have demonstrated proficiency in a wide range of medical assessments. The future integration o...
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This chapter focuses on the intricacies and future possibilities of coordinating computerised reasoning (artificial intelligence) innovations in the advanced education scene. It investigates the multi-layered difficulties faced by establishments, instructors, and partners in utilising artificial intelligence to upgrade education, learning, and regu...
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This was a session presented at the Faculty Development Program (FDP) on "Generative AI for Text with Large Language Models", jointly organized by Indian Institute of Information Technology Nagpur (IIIT Nagpur) and Electronics and ICT Academy at IIITDM Jabalpur, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of Ind...
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We examined the ways that faculty members developed as inclusive instructors as a result of participating in the Inclusive STEM Teaching Project (ISTP). The ISTP is a free, Massive Open Online Course designed to train STEM faculty members in inclusive teaching. Semi-structured interviews (n = 80) with course participants from multiple disciplines a...
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Background: Clinical teaching is crucial to dental education as it shapes the identity and professional development of students. However, there is a lack of research regarding the responsibilities of clinical teachers, their professional behavior, pedagogical approaches, and their influence on students' clinical learning outcomes. This study aims t...
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Using a thorough mixed-methods research technique, this study looks at the state and evolution of agricultural graduate programs at Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (CBSUA) between 2017 and 2023. The study offers a comprehensive picture of graduate agriculture education at a regional Philippine university by integrating an investigatio...
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With the widespread application of big data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning technologies in the medical field, a new paradigm of data-intensive clinical research is emerging as a key force driving medical advancement. This new paradigm presents unprecedented challenges for graduate education in clinical professions, encompassing mult...
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Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the perspectives of faculty members at Andaman and Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences (ANIIMS), Port Blair, on the implementation of CBME. Methods: Forty-three faculty members had participated in a cross-sectional study at ANIIMS, Port Blair. A structured and validated questionnaire fr...
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This chapter explores the advantages and challenges of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into research and community service within higher education. AI offers transformative benefits, such as advanced data analysis, new research methodologies, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. These capabilities enhance research quality and acc...
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The study of career management is necessary in higher education today. This study examines the landscape of professor-management career research through a bibliometric analysis of 133 documents from the Scopus database focused on professorial careers in education. It uses visualization and mapping techniques to analyze critical information, scholar...
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Introduction Changing learning environments in health professions are an important challenge of interprofessional education (IPE). When students experience IPE activities during their undergraduate training, they are often guided by trained learning facilitators. Students still spend more time in non-IPE settings, often guided by residents. Residen...
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Primary education plays a crucial role in shaping the foundation of a child’s academic and personal development, yet less research was conducted for this area, particularly regarding primary teacher training at university level. To fulfill this gap, the current study explored the concerns raised by accreditors regarding the bachelor of education (B...
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This study explores the market orientation practices at Gulu University, Uganda, to understand how the institution aligns its academic programs with the needs of external stakeholders, such as employers, and enhances stakeholder satisfaction. Using a qualitative approach, data were gathered through semi-structured interviews, focus group discussion...
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Introduction The level of competence in teaching among trainers expected to deliver training according to the European Training Requirement in anaesthesiology is unknown. The aim of this descriptive cross-sectional survey, performed from 1 September 2021 until 31 October 2021, and promoted by the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Ca...
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The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 began a series of disruptions that rapidly impacted medical education across the globe. This review collates current literature that relates to medical education faculties’ development interventions as a result of the pandemic, with an emphasis on the effectiveness and type of strategies for interven...
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This study critically investigates the transformation of assessment practices, comparing conventional methods like exams and assignments with innovative and inclusive approaches better aligned with 21st century learning outcomes. Grounded in constructivist and experiential learning theories, along with principles such as assessment for learning (AF...
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This study investigated the academic experiences of visually impaired students at Hail University, addressing a critical gap in understanding accessibility challenges in Saudi higher education. The research aimed to identify barriers in three key areas: learning material accessibility, exam accommodation effectiveness, and faculty awareness of stud...
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This paper explores the role of faculty development and capacity building in enhancing quality assurance in Nigerian universities. Faculty members are central to the academic success of any institution, and their professional development is critical for ensuring that universities can meet global academic standards. In Nigerian universities, the lac...
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在教育部指导下,开展产学合作协同育人项目,顺应产业的快速发展形势,发挥高校在人才培养方面的优势和开来科技(深圳)有限公司在实践方面的经验,以教学内容创新和课程体系改革为抓手、以师资培训为支柱、以实践条件和实践基地建设项目为基础、以创新创业为引领,实现实践与理论教学融合、人才培养与师资培养同步,加快贯通教育链和产业链,以产业和技术发展的最新需求推动高校人才培养改革。2025年,开来科技(深圳)有限公司拟支持新工科、新医科、新农科、新文科建设项目8项,教学内容和课程体系改革6项,师资培训10项,实践条件和实践基地建设项目10项,创新创业教育改革项目2项,共计36项。另单设指南,支持AIGC生成式人工智能教学科研师资培训项目50项。 Under the guidance of the Minist...
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This letter summarizes the challenges of faculty development programs in India and potential solutions. Please email me at himelmkcg@gmail.com for a copy of the full PDF. I can share the link to the full PDF with up to 50 people.
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Introduction: Undergraduate medical education in Bangladesh plays a crucial role in developing competent physicians. The Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) is the primary undergraduate medical degree. The medical education system in Bangladesh is structured around government and private medical colleges, with the former being more...
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successfully participated & completed AICTE Training And Learning (ATAL) Academy Faculty Development Program on Cyber Security and Intrusion Detection Forensics at DON BOSCO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY from 20/01/2025 to 25/01/2025.
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This study examines the effectiveness of blended learning models in teacher education within the digital era. Combining traditional classroom instruction and online components, blended learning enhances accessibility, flexibility, and engagement for teacher candidates. Key findings show that it fosters collaboration, critical thinking, and personal...
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Background Faculty perceptions of their roles significantly influence educational outcomes. Harden’s model of the twelve roles for medical teachers offers a comprehensive framework to balance traditional and student-centered approaches. This study examines how faculty members at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Almogtarebeen, perceive and adh...
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Background: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) are essential to promote health equity and well-being. However, in some culturally conservative areas such as Dir Lower, KPK, teaching SRHR faces challenges due to social norms and taboos. Gamification, an innovative teaching strategy, has shown potential to engage nursing students and en...
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Introduction: Health professions education is fast transforming due to the implementation of competency-based curriculum, the far-reaching effects of the COVID pandemic, and the wider use of newer methods and technology. Objective: To review the research priority in health professional education. Methods: An opinion from health professional educato...
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In an era dominated by technological distractions, the need to prioritize listening skills in higher education has become increasingly evident. As students navigate the demands of academic responsibilities alongside digital interactions, cultivating strong listening abilities can significantly enhance their cognitive processes and information reten...
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Artificial Intelligence is an area of computer science thatemphasizes the use of machine learning algorithms tomimic human thinking and problem-solving. The fastexpansion of AI in today’s world can be credited to theprogress of algorithms, reasonable graphic processorsand expanded annotated databases.1 AI is an essential tool in addressing complex...
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Presented a lecture as Resource Person on 24th Jan. 2025 on the subtheme ‘The Value of Feedback in the Accreditation and Ranking Process'' in Online Faculty Development Programme (FDP) at Army Institute of Education (AIE) in collaboration with Galgothias university, Greater Noida, India
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Healthcare informatics is a core competency that students are expected to master by the completion of their undergraduate (UG) degree.1 The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)1 has proposed that healthcare informatics competencies (HICs) are crucial for nurses to practice safely in a technology-driven environment. Therefore, it is im...
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Abstract This study examines the historical evolution and future potential of School of Social Work in Sri Lanka, focusing on the Sri Lanka School of Social Work and its transformation into the National Institute of Social Development (NISD). The research traces the institution’s development from its inception as a voluntary organization in 1952 to...
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Under the background of the era of rapid development of artificial intelligence, great changes have occurred in the field of accounting, and the education of accounting majors in colleges and universities is facing new challenges and opportunities. This paper analyzes the situation of colleges and universities in cultivating accounting students' ab...
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Research productivity for higher education institutions (HEIs) and academics is measured through scholarly research output. In the Global South HEIs, faculty training programs for early-career academics (ECAs) and mid-career academics (MCAs) are employed for enhanced research productivity. Academic institutions typically program organizational rese...
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La didattica universitaria, grazie alle spinte del Faculty Development, sta ridisegnando i propri processi di apprendimento per rispondere ai bisogni degli studenti, sempre più diversificati, e per rendere le proprie pratiche di insegnamento attive, formative e professionalizzanti. Le tecnologie in questa prospettiva possono essere un efficace supp...
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The continuous training of university faculty is a factor upon which the quality of Higher Education depends and has gained special relevance in recent years, partly due to the transformations in the operation of universities resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic. With the aim of providing a diagnostic view about the current state of continuous trai...
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International students’ education and migration journeys have become more prominent in public discourse, often with stereotypes of students as low-wage workers rather than emerging professionals. When their own narratives are centred, however, international students emphasize their hopes for faculty and institutional support in reaching their caree...
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Engineering faculty members of various institutions don’t get counselors, coaches, or mentors. Many institutes face problems in recruiting outstanding faculty members and operating with limited resources. Many of them don’t have neither strategic planning nor effective linkages with their employers. Under these circumstances, outstanding faculty me...
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Problem-based learning (PBL) is increasingly recognised as an effective alternative teaching strategy in higher education. By introducing significant, real-world problems at the beginning of the learning process, PBL redefine traditional teaching approaches and provides prospective teachers with a contextual framework for learning. This study aimed...
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This study explores the perspectives of design educators in India on creativity as a critical skill in higher education, particularly in the context of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Analyzing data from 131 educators who participated in a Faculty Development Program (FDP) focused on creativity, the research assessed the current state of...
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Context With the advent of the Single Accreditation System (SAS) within the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), few programs have achieved Osteopathic Recognition (OR) status to date. OR is an accreditation that graduate medical education (GME) programs can achieve to distinctly acknowledge the additional focus on osteopat...
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L’articolo, partendo dal Faculty Development, che mira a sviluppare le competenze didattiche non solo dei docenti e dei ricercatori universitari, ma anche dei dottorandi di ricerca, al fine di attuare un approccio didattico ‘centrato’ sull’apprendimento del discente, presenta la strutturazione del seminario «La didattica universitaria: il ruolo del...
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Objectives: Objectives: This study aims to explore the extent of knowledge among faculty members at Jordanian universities regarding the principles of AI ethics in scientific research and its regulatory guidelines, in alignment with SDG 4: Quality Education to promote inclusive and equitable education and lifelong learning opportunities. Theoretica...
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Self-directed learning (SDL), which emphasizes the need for students to take ownership of their learning, has become a crucial part of medical education. With the increasing complexity of health care, SDL is seen as a crucial skill for fostering lifelong learning and adapting to new challenges. This systematic review examines the current landscape...
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Presented as Resource person on 10th Jan. 2025 on the subtheme ‘Pedagogical practices for integrating indigenous knowledge systems'' in Online Faculty Development Programme (FDP) at KIIT College of Education, Gurugram in collaboration with CTPD India
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The HyFlex model, a blend of in-person and online learning, has become increasingly popular in teaching academic research, particularly within Asian higher education institutions (HEIs). This study explored the best practices in implementing the HyFlex model for teaching academic research to college learners, focusing on its effectiveness and chall...
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This paper critically examines the role of Centers for Teaching and Learning (CTLs) in enhancing learning outcomes within higher education institutions. CTLs are pivotal in fostering effective teaching environments, enhancing faculty capabilities, and ultimately improving student learning outcomes. The paper delves into the theoretical underpinning...
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Background The professional development of faculty members is essential for improving the quality of education. Faculty development programs play a very vital role in continued professional development of faculty. Reflective Critique writing is an important tool for evaluation of faculty development programs, as it provides opportunities for self-r...
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One Week National Faculty Development Programme : Served as a Resource person; Explained and Elaborated on the topic "Mastering Hypotheses and Relevant Statistical Tests for Research Excellence" Gurudev Paramedical College, Patna Affiliated to Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Bihar as on January 9, 2025. Attached is a YouTube Link of Session and Me...
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Background The learning environment (LE) refers to the social interactions, organisational culture and physical spaces that shape learners' perceptions and learning. With numerous efforts to measure and improve it, there is still a lack of clearly identified, evidence‐based interventions that impact the LE. Our aims were to design LE interventions...
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Background Like other countries developing standardized general practice training, China faces the challenge of training vast numbers of new general practice faculty. However, little is known about these clinician-teachers’ motivations and perceived needs for faculty development. This review intended to explore available published data on Chinese g...
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I had the privilege of serving as a Resource Person in the One-Week National Faculty Development Programme at Gurudev Paramedical College, Patna, affiliated with Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Bihar, on January 9, 2025. I delivered a session on "Mastering Hypotheses and Relevant Statistical Tests for Research Excellence," where I explained key co...
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Most engineering institutes face many complex problems which can’t be solved by a top-down approach. Many tenured senior faculty members don’t continue lifelong learning whereas middle-level qualified faculty members who updated their skills and abilities are ready to meet the challenges of disruptive technologies. They need to be updated through v...
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Interprofessional teamwork is vital to effective patient care, and targeting healthcare learners earlier in their education can lead to greater improvement in confidence and competence in teamwork skills. Despite this, institutions have continued struggling to integrate competency-based interprofessional teamwork curriculum in undergraduate health...
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It is well documented that social capital, or the resources embedded in one’s professional networks, can have a tremendous influence on success in an academic career. Yet it is unclear what postsecondary institutions can do to develop the social capital of their postdoctoral researchers to prepare them for successful faculty careers. This study exp...
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Best practices in faculty development are fundamental to academic excellence in the health professions. Faculty members should have the knowledge, skills and attitudes to contribute to quality education in the health professions. The aim of this study was to systematically map the literature on faculty development in the health professions, conduct...
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This study investigates the challenges hindering the integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM) into architectural curricula in Syria, particularly at Tartus University. Despite growing industry recognition of BIM's benefits, academic institutions have exhibited initial resistance. The study analyzes existing BIM curricula, compares them to...
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Objective To evaluate the worldwide use of FIGO's two systems for the classification of causes and contributors to nongestational abnormal uterine bleeding in the reproductive years by obstetrics and gynecology professionals worldwide, to identify knowledge gaps, and explore barriers to implementation. Methods An electronic survey was developed by...
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Engineering education is complex and demanding. The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated a sudden shift from face-to-face to virtual teaching modalities, highlighting the need for robust university continuing education programs. This caused professors to invest more hours in attending training, which added to the stressors of the profession and those cau...
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Introduction Guided by a communications-focused framework developed by an interdisciplinary team of authors, this paper presents data from a survey of health science faculty members to better understand how research collaborations are established and maintained. Methods An electronic survey was distributed to faculty in six colleges at a Research...
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Introduction Implementing “Competency-Based Medical education” in Indian medical colleges has necessitated reengineering by the stakeholders at the institutes. Changes in the curriculum are usually inundated with challenges. The present study aimed to evaluate the implementation of the CBME curriculum for Phase II medical undergraduates in our inst...
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This paper conducts an in-depth study on the cultivation mechanism of the "dual-teacher" type faculty in applied undergraduate tourism programs. By analyzing the key issues currently present in the construction of dual-teacher teams in tourism majors at applied universities, including imbalanced structure, singular evaluation standards, unreasonabl...
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This paper analyzes how higher education policies influence academic landscape, and stimulate institutional development, particularly in developing countries, like Pakistan. This paper focuses on the impact of these policies on academic performance and institutional growth, in the area of resource distribution, faculty enhancement, curriculum chang...
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The paradigm shift to the new normal of learning calls forth for teacher quality; thus, it is necessary for teachers to be competent in the ever-growing demands of teaching in the modern era. This study was an analysis of teaching competence by exploring the challenges and opportunities encountered by school teachers and administrators in the moder...