Designing Innovative Faculty Development Initiatives Through the Lens of the Adult Learner

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Author(s): Amy Gaimaro (Molloy College, USA)and Amy Lomellini (Molloy College, USA)
Copyright: 2021
Pages: 19
Source title: Research Anthology on Adult Education and the Development of Lifelong Learners
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-8598-6.ch016

Keywords: Adult Learning / Curriculum Development and Instructional Design / Education / Information Science Reference

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As adult learners, faculty bring a range of experiences, content knowledge, and motivations with regard to the learning environment. With the continued growth of online enrollment, colleges and universities are focusing on learning theory, course design, and pedagogical shifts for teaching in today's classroom. Faculty development staff can use adult learning theories to guide the creation of alternative ways to deliver professional development. The authors highlight instructional design and program assessment as critical areas in supporting quality faculty development programs. This chapter will discuss trends in online education, adult learning theory research, the role of the instructional designer, and assessment of faculty development programs.

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