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The Power of Authentic Assessment in the Age of AI

Faculty Focus

Although faculty development programs and curriculum designers have been calling for such (assessment practice) forms of assessment, today, we are more in need of it than ever before. Currently, she is working as a senior faculty development specialist at the Center for Teaching and Learning at Qatar University.

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Beyond Evaluation: Using Peer Observation to Strengthen Teaching Practices

Faculty Focus

Therefore, if an institution aims at improving the teaching practices of its faculty members and wants them to engage in professional development activities that they welcome and accept, it should incorporate a formative-developmental type of observation.

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The Power of Authentic Assessment in the Age of AI

Faculty Focus

Although faculty development programs and curriculum designers have been calling for such (assessment practice) forms of assessment, today, we are more in need of it than ever before. Currently, she is working as a senior faculty development specialist at the Center for Teaching and Learning at Qatar University.

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Beyond Evaluation: Using Peer Observation to Strengthen Teaching Practices

Faculty Focus

Therefore, if an institution aims at improving the teaching practices of its faculty members and wants them to engage in professional development activities that they welcome and accept, it should incorporate a formative-developmental type of observation.

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How ‘Dialogue’ Can Create Empathy in a Divided Classroom

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I've done a fair bit of faculty development as well, and I think the greatest fear that I hear from faculty is, what do I do when someone yells, or there's clearly anger and frustration in the room, or someone cries or something like that. And knowing that emotion is going to be present is really crucial.

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Learning Outcomes for Instructors, Not Just Students

Faculty Focus

There’s a fair bit of work involved with learning outcomes, and justifiably so. You might have been asked to map these outcomes against your department’s or institution’s broader learning objectives. And you’ve definitely assessed your students against them.

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Learning Outcomes for Instructors, Not Just Students

Faculty Focus

There’s a fair bit of work involved with learning outcomes, and justifiably so. You might have been asked to map these outcomes against your department’s or institution’s broader learning objectives. And you’ve definitely assessed your students against them.