Creating passion in the classroom: Using professional development to create behavioral changes in adjunct college faculty
by Illian, Paul P., Ph.D., CAPELLA UNIVERSITY, 2008, 96 pages; 3310704

Abstract:

The use of adjunct faculty members is common in two-year schools including the proprietary sector. While there are many good reasons to use adjuncts, if they are not properly prepared for the teaching assignment, learning may not take place. Previous studies have shown that a need exists for professional development. Whether professional development has any value is not often measured in the classroom, which is the purpose of this study. This study followed faculty professional development from initial needs assessment by using the Individual Development and Educational Assessment to classroom behaviors after in-service training to insure adjuncts had knowledge of at least 20 different teaching methods. By providing the tools and allowing for adaptation, behavioral changes were observed in the classroom and student learning was enhanced as the teaching methods were aligned with the course objectives.

 
AdviserTerry Ratcliff
SchoolCAPELLA UNIVERSITY
SourceDAI/A 69-05, p. , Sep 2008
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsTeacher education; Higher education; Philosophy of education
Publication Number3310704
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