scholarly journals Transforming departmental culture: Empowering a department through Appreciative Inquiry

2021 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Symphony D Oxendine ◽  
Kerry K Robinson ◽  
Michele A Parker
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Faculty Development ◽  
Appreciative Inquiry ◽  
Culture Change ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Peer Evaluation ◽  
Departmental Culture ◽  
Development Committee ◽  
Collective Development ◽  
Positive Impacts

This article outlines an appreciative inquiry (AI) into a departmental professional development process and describes the resulting implementation of an appreciative peer evaluation meeting as one part of the new professional development process. Using AI, a departmental faculty development committee sought to re-envision the professional development process. Also, the authors discuss how using AI can result in positive impacts for culture change and the model for peer evaluation can promote both individual and collective development of faculty.

ISET Expert Panel Discussion Series 2020–2021

2021 ◽  
pp. 016264342110335
Author(s):  
Emily Hoeh ◽  
Tara L. Kaczorowski
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Special Education ◽  
Information Sharing ◽  
Expert Panel ◽  
Panel Discussion ◽  
Education Technology ◽  
Technology Professional Development ◽  
Individuals With Disabilities ◽  
Technology Professional ◽  
Development Committee

The Innovations and Special Education Technology Professional Development Committee would like to extend its appreciation to the following leaders in the field of Special Education. Each of the following individuals volunteered to speak during the 2020–2021 ISET Expert Panel Discussion series and shared expertise on a variety of pressing topics during remote instruction due to the COVID pandemic. The information sharing is a testament to their unwavering support for the members of ISET and all of the stakeholders involved in supporting individuals with disabilities.

Measuring digital professional development: analytics for the use of web and social media

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jason Rhode ◽  
Stephanie Richter ◽  
Peter Gowen ◽  
Murali Krishnamurthi
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Faculty Development ◽  
Online Resources ◽  
Faculty Professional Development ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Online Resource ◽  
The University ◽  
Development Center ◽  
Faculty Development Centers

Purpose – As faculty professional development increasingly occurs online and through social media, it becomes challenging to assess the quality of learning and effectiveness of programs and resources, yet it is important to evaluate such initiatives. The purpose of this paper is to explore how one faculty development center experimented with using analytics to answer questions about the use and effectiveness of its web and social media resources. Design/methodology/approach – The case study was based on direct observation of the center’s practice and review of selected data generated by the analytic tools. Findings – Unfortunately, while some analytics are available from a variety of sources, they are often distributed across tools and services. The center developed an analytics strategy to use data from Google Analytics and social media reporting tools to assess the use of online and social professional development resources. Initial results show that the center’s online and social professional development resources are widely used, both within and outside the university. However, more work is necessary to improve the strength and scope of the available analytics. Practical implications – As a result of the analysis, the center has streamlined online resources, targeted social media use, and has begun developing methods to allow faculty to report online resource use as professional development for academic personnel purposes. Originality/value – Many faculty development centers have not explored methods of evaluating online and social media resources. This paper outlines a strategic evaluation plan to measure the usage of online resources as well as engagement and interaction through social media.

scholarly journals Professional Development at NCSOPHE

2003 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 156-157
Author(s):  
George Taniguchi
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Professional Development ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Public Health Education ◽  
Northern California ◽  
Health Educator ◽  
Development Committee

A health educator share his views of chairing a professional development committee in Northern California Chapter, Society for Public Health Education

Growing Library Leaders for the Future

2016 ◽  
pp. 2100-2116
Author(s):  
Joanna Nelson ◽  
Katherine Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Leadership Development ◽  
Leadership Programs ◽  
Library Community ◽  
Current Trends ◽  
Curriculum Structure ◽  
Leadership Institute ◽  
The Future ◽  
Development Committee ◽  
Skilled Workforce

Professional development opportunities are important for employees at all levels of an organization. Employees benefit by staying current in their field and advancing their career. Employers benefit by having a better skilled workforce. This chapter focuses on professional development based on the yearlong leadership institute run by the Colorado Association of Libraries (CAL) Leadership Development Committee. The development of the CAL Leadership Institute (CALLI) will be discussed along with the curriculum, structure, fees, mentoring, networking, accessibility, and benefits of CALLI to participants and the larger library community. The authors conducted two surveys and eight interviews to gather qualitative and quantitative feedback from current and past CALLI participants. A literature review of current trends in professional development and library leadership programs was completed. The future of professional development in this area is also explored.

scholarly journals ICT in the Primary School

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 257-264
Author(s):  
Darko Dukić ◽  
Slavko Petrinšak ◽  
Pavao Pinjušić
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Continuing Education ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Background Characteristics ◽  
Ict Implementation ◽  
Computer Classrooms ◽  
Insight Into

The aim of the study was to explore various issues related to the introduction and use of ICT in primary schools in eastern and central Croatia from the viewpoint of informatics teachers. A total of 232 respondents participated in the survey. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were applied in data analysis. The results indicate that the equipment in computer classrooms is only partially satisfactory. LCD projectors and multimedia computers are mostly used in teaching informatics. The research also revealed that teachers are aware of the importance of ICT implementation in classrooms. However, they are less satisfied with the professional development opportunities. Their responses also suggest that they are ready to participate in the curriculum development process, undertake continuing education, and focus on pupils and their learning. In addition, the analysis showed that teachers, regardless of their background characteristics, share similar views. So far, the issues discussed in this paper have only been superficially examined. The present study expands previous research by providing insight into the practice and attitudes of informatics teachers in Croatian primary schools.

scholarly journals Professional Development Committee

1999 ◽  
Vol 82 (2) ◽  
pp. 556-556
Author(s):  
Lawrence H Lagman ◽  
Lynn Whalen ◽  
Les Meyers ◽  
Alan Hanks ◽  
Jim Ault ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Development Committee

Appreciative Inquiry Promotes Nursing Culture Change

2006 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 82
Author(s):  
Joan M. Beauchamp ◽  
Theresa M. Glessner
Keyword(s):  
Appreciative Inquiry ◽  
Culture Change ◽  
Nursing Culture
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