scholarly journals Assessing Teachers’ Self-Efficacy Beliefs Using Bandura’s Scale

2021 ◽  
pp. 150-155
Author(s):  
Vilma Muega- Geronimo

The study aimed to assess the level of teacher’s self-efficacy belief as input to faculty development plan based on Bandura’s instrument. Mean and ranking were utilized to determine the Teachers’ Self- efficacy level. The results show that faculty members have higher efficacy in terms of discipline, instruction, create a positive school climate. Meanwhile, low efficacy in terms of influence in school resources, enlist parental and community involvement, and influencing decision making in the University. Generally, it indicates that faculty members need to enhance their self-efficacy belief in some aspects. It is suggested to include a plan as part of the faculty development program to enhance the teachers’ self-efficacy level particularly on decision making, community involvement, getting school resources, and parental involvement.

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Virgil E. Varvel ◽  
Michael Lindeman ◽  
Iris K. Stovall

The Illinois Online Network (ION) is a faculty development partnership between all forty-eight community colleges in the state of Illinois and the University of Illinois. The goals of the ION program are to help faculty to develop and deliver courses in a completely online format, and also to produce online courses that incorporate best practices for engaging students in discussion and critical thinking. ION accomplishes its goals with a variety of programs, such as the Making the Virtual Classroom a Reality series of online faculty development courses. Evaluation surveys indicate that ION activities have had an impact on the satisfaction and confidence of faculty teaching online courses. This paper examines the programs and resources that ION provides, the effectiveness of the program as a whole, and the lessons ION has learned about providing a large-scale faculty development program.


Author(s):  
Franco Passalacqua ◽  
Elisabetta Nigris

The contribution presents the faculty development program of the University of Milano-Bicocca, called “Teaching large classes”. The objective of this paper is to illustrate the training structure of this project (launched in 2016 with a series of pilot actions that became fully operational the following year) and its recent developments. The paper intends to provide a detailed description of the three main principle that shape the structure of the training program: the continuum of immersion and distancing in training methodologies; the isomorphism between learning contents and teaching methodologies; the focus on the didactic transposition and education reconstruction process. The analysis of these principles shows that the inter- and trans-disciplinary approach of the training program is a crucial condition to the interconnectedness of the three principles in a consistent training structure. Furthermore, the multi- inter- and transdisciplinary approach allows for the development of the project with a broader scope.


Author(s):  
Michelle Fulks Read ◽  
Gwendolyn M. Morel ◽  
Tamarin Butcher ◽  
Ann Evans Jensen ◽  
Jesse M. Lang

The purpose of this chapter was to explore changes in faculty knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes regarding online teaching and learning, as well as faculty's degree of confidence in developing and implementing online courses after participating in a multiweek, experientially based faculty development program. The study draws on change theory, specifically teacher change in knowledge, beliefs and attitudes, self-efficacy, and the TPACK framework. The findings suggest that faculty development that incorporates elements of collaboration, modeling, peer review, coaching, extended time, and numerous opportunities for observation and reflection are key to participants' TPACK development and positive changes in teaching beliefs, e-learning attitudes, and self-efficacy.


Author(s):  
Desiree' Caldwell ◽  
Mary Sortino ◽  
Jill Winnington ◽  
Tiffany J. Cresswell-Yeager

There is a significant need for faculty development and support as it relates to online teaching. Researchers assert that the success of online education may be a direct result of the training and support of the institution's faculty. Higher education institutions implement a variety of online faculty development practices; however, little is known about which practices are seen as the most effective and efficient. In this chapter, the authors propose a strategic approach to building a comprehensive faculty development program that supports and engages online faculty from initial hire and beyond. The purpose of this chapter is to provide new insights to support faculty. The authors identify evidence-based strategies to incorporate adjunct and full-time online faculty into the university community. In addition, the authors share their experiences developing a comprehensive faculty development plan.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nagwa Nashaat Hegazy ◽  
Saeed S.A Soliman ◽  
Samar A Ahmed ◽  
Marwa M Ahmed

Abstract Background: Due to COVID 19 pandemic, several universities have experienced a paradigm shift from classroom to online teaching/ learning. The digital transformation of learning management systems has become a necessity rather than a luxury. Especially baby boomers and generation x may struggle to cope with the challenging transformation; hence there is a dire need for a faculty development program to achieve the goal of that transformation and bridge the gaps in faculty’s technology skills and competencies. Objectives: The primary purpose of the virtual medical faculty development program (VFDP) is to equip educators with technology competencies shown to be conducive to remote online learning. Methodology: An interventional prospective study was held in a university setting. A need analysis was conducted to prioritize the critical technological skills of for faculty members. Based on this analysis, only the indispensable skills that participating faculty members were expected to acquire were included in the program. From each department, 3- 4 Faculty participants were recruited to join in the program with an overall 93 enrolled participants from 26 departments in the Medical School . The intervention comprised five sessions, a session every other day, and lasted for ten days. The Kirkpatrick model was utilized to evaluate the program. Results: Almost 81% of faculty members completed the program and 80 % of participants were satisfied with the content of the program. There was a statistically significant difference between the perceived ability of the participants to share and record video lectures before and after the VFDP (p value <0.001). Conclusion: The virtual medical faculty development program (VFDP) has supported the participating faculty in developing their needed technological competencies required to bridge the gap of remote teaching/learning.


2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yusuf Yılmaz ◽  
Süleyman Ayhan Çalışkan ◽  
Şükran Darcan ◽  
Feyza Darendeliler

Abstract Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the impact of flipped learning in faculty development program (FDP) dedicated for developing key-feature questions (KFQs), and to compare examinees’ success and their opinions for the KFQs in a board exam. Methods The study group consisted of two cohorts – Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Society Board members (n=11) and Pediatric Endocrinology Subspecialty 2019 Board Examination examinees (n=22). We used flipped learning approach to develop KFQs. This entailed writing KFQs while learning took place online. The discussion and refinement of the questions for the exam were done during the face-to-face meeting. At the end, feedback was taken from both cohorts. Results The faculty members developed 14 KFQs during the flipped learning process. They found the training useful (Md=9, IQR=1), and expressed high satisfaction (Md=9, IQR=1) for flipped learning approach. According to the faculty members, peer review was an important step in the flipped learning instructions for revising and improving the KFQs. Conclusions A successful intervention of flipped learning approach has been tested in a FDP dedicated for KFQ writing. During flipped learning, the board (faculty) members were more engaged, motivated for self-learning and collaboration, and encouraged for robust face-to-face discussions.


Author(s):  
Karimeldin Mohamed Ali Salih ◽  
Abdullah M. AL-Shahrani ◽  
Ibrahim Awad Eljac ◽  
Mohammed Abbas

Introduction: Any types or process of activities that are performed by a group or an individual to enhance, promote, and improve the performance, competencies or skills of a health professional at an institute level are defined as faculty development which has many other names like staff development, academic development, and educational development. The importance of faculty development stressed by Harden is equivalent to curriculum development, which is a very difficult assignment. Objectives: To determine the pattern of faculty members’ perception toward their weekly faculty development program. Methodology: Enrolling the faculty members of the College of Medicine, University of Bisha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ( COM/UB,KSA). COM/UB adopting the innovative curriculum (problem-based learning, team-based learning, interactive lectures, and case-based learning and seminars. Each Tuesday, faculty members gather in the faculty development academic program (FDAP) room to discuss issues related to medical education and quality. Usually, there is a presentation on the selected topic over 25 min, followed by a discussion and workshop, and finally, a recommendation is drawn. The inclusion criterion is those studying in the college for a period of more than one year. New joiners and those studying for a period of less than one year were excluded. Faculty members were enrolled optionally and requested to fill a validated questionnaire. Results: The response rate was 92% of total staff. More than 89%, 87%, 86% and 74% thought that the FDAP is useful to them, helps them in addressing academic issues in the faculty, is an enriching experience, and thought that it helps them in constructing high-quality multiple choice questions (MCQs). Finally, 84% were interested in presenting topics in FDP. Conclusion: FDAP was positively perceived by the faculty members of the University Bisha/College of Medicine, since it enriches their experience and satisfies their academic job. Keywords: faculty, development, academic, program, MCQs


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Dabbagh ◽  
Seyyedeh Narjes Ahmadizadeh ◽  
Faranak Behnaz ◽  
Kamal Fani ◽  
Mahshid Ghasemi ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: the goal of Faculty Development Programs (FDPs) is to continue to provide the necessary resources to build successful, enjoyable and highly productive career. However, the outcome of implantation of new FDP on the faculties' educational improvement has not been adequately assessed. In this study, we assessed the attitudes of junior faculty members regarding the effect of a departmental FDP on their scholar activities in Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care (DACC), School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (SBMU), Tehran, Iran.Methods: twelve junior faculty members of DACC, SBMU were selected to fill a secure questioner aiming on the following items: 1- Definition of the PDF in one sentence 2- advantages and disadvantages of PDF 3- If FDP has led to improvements in the faculty’s academic function and if yes 4- explaining how. Key words for this questioner have been analyzed and ranked. Then the same faculty members were asked to rank their attitude from one to ten toward the keywords quantitatively; using a table of 32 items.Results: the results of questioner should that nearly all of the faculties considered FDP as a very advantageous academic program. The results were both qualitative and quantitative.Conclusion: faculty members of DACC, SBMU had positive attitudes towards FDP courses and described the course as "a well-designed multilateral academic teamwork thriving ethical, educational, managerial and research-related capacities".


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