Abstract

Professional development plays a demanding role in the continuous advancement of teachers. It does support all facets of academic careers, but accepting its importance to teaching is the most significant accountability of the organization and the teachers themselves. Professional faculty development bridges faculty across disciplines and career phases, serving to create a pedagogical community within the college or university. Professional development is not remedial or an activity only for those having concerns, but should be an essential component of every faculty member�s endeavor to become more effective in the classroom. It form teachers attentive of what they achieve, inquire them why and demand them to continually do it more excellent. Professional development enhances the affective, thoughtful and social aspects of academic life. It reforms the academic experience at institutions for teachers and students. Correctly designed faculty development approaches can promote and create a culture that supports a mindful focus on teaching, while concurrently, nourish a sense of association and collegiality across the organization that is crucial to constant innovation and progress. This study recommends a faculty professional development framework that can be designed to improve the collegial culture at a higher educational organization.

Keywords:

Faculty development, higher education, innovation, organizational culture, professional development,

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