The syllabus for Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs) can vary significantly based on the program's objectives, focus, and duration. These programs are designed to cater to the professional development needs of faculty members in higher education institutions. While specific course content may differ from one institution to another, here is a general overview of the key components that are often included in FDP syllabi:
(A). Foundation Module | Organizational Science |
Decision Models & Statistical Data Analysis | |
Introduction to Finance and Money | |
Philosophy of Management | |
Economics & Policy | |
(B). Teaching Pedagogy | Game-based training |
Course design and evaluation | |
Case-based training | |
(C). Advanced Research Module | Multivariate Data Analysis |
Experimental Design | |
Research Documentation & Publication | |
Philosophy of Research | |
Research Methodology | |
Empirical Research Methods |
Project
The
topics of the Faculty Development
Program projects are based on workshops and seminars held by universities.
Graduates are ready to work in the real world. The projects allow them to
demonstrate their abilities and strategies while also motivating them to deal
with real-world scenarios. Listed below are a few of the projects:
(i). Creative
Thinking Skills
(ii). Digital Literacy Program
(iii). Emotional Intelligence
(iv). Advanced Leadership Skills
(v). Communication Skills
Reference
Books
There are various books that touch on different topics in the Faculty Development Program. These books offer hints and primary facts on conversation and media theories. Listed underneath are a few Faculty Development Program books for reference:
Name of Author | Name of Book |
Routledge | Faculty Development in Developing Countries: Improving Teaching Quality in Higher Education |
Alusine M Kanu | Faculty Development Programs: Applications in Teaching and Learning |
Mary Dean Sorcinelli, Ann E Austin, Pamela L. Eddy, Andrea L. Beach | Creating the Future of Faculty Development: Learning From the Past, Understanding the Present |