Faculty Development Models

by Rohan Jowallah, Linda Futch,

This section of the Toolkit is intended to provide an overview of faculty development models and provide examples of existing models. In addition, this section will propose one distinct model, the Quality Transformational Model for Faculty Development (QTMFD), which offers one possible pathway to online faculty development.

Models for Faculty Development

This section is devoted to give an overview of various perspectives and approaches for online faculty development.

Quality Transformational Model for Faculty Development (QTMFD)

This section brings together various factors needed for successful and sustained faculty development, such as sound knowledge of online pedagogy, active engagement, and knowledge of the affordances of new and emerging technology, among others.

Examples of Faculty Development Pathways

This section will highlight examples of the faculty development programs at several institutions. These programs have been reviewed and make direct connections to the QTMFD.