subject: Importance of faculty development in colleges [print this page] Importance of faculty development in colleges
College plays a very important in the overall development of the student's career. There are various things in a college life, which constituently helps in making the student reach their success points. The college environment, education standards, class mates around, teachers, all contribute their bit, towards the student's career development. The decision of choosing the college is purely in the hands of the student, which is a result of a proper research work. The decision is tough; therefore the student has to be very affirmative and smart in his approach towards his career.
Out of all the factors in a college, teacher is a person, who plays the major role in framing the career of the student. The students get highly influenced by the teachers in the college and the lessons taught by them. Student tend to abide, each and every single thing taught by his teacher, therefore, the teachers need to be careful in the matter they communicate, while taking classes. Teachers are also regarded as the mentors for the students, because their teachings learnt by them guide the students, throughout their life. Faculty for the colleges in India, are selected on the basis of their qualification and the expertise, they have in their respected fields. The teaching faculty for the schools and colleges in India, need to be updated with all the latest technologies in and around he country.
With the changes happening in the education trends of the country, a need has been felt for the faculty development of the country. The teachers, lecturers, everyone related to teaching field are required to learn and implement the latest teaching methodologies in their work culture. The faculty development can prove to be a positive step towards the growth of the country. The faculty of the colleges should be made to learn the following developments, so that to impart students with the advanced technologies:
Latest technologies: The faculty of the college should be well versed with all the technological developments related to the field. They should be able to answer the queries of the students with examples and references of the developments happening in the society. The colleges of India have highly qualified teachers, which shapes the career of the students in the right direction. The students are always taught to have full information about their subject, so that they are able to compete with students from other colleges and countries.
Training sessions: Training sessions should be organised for the teachers, so that they can learn new teaching methodologies. Teachers are taught new teaching methodologies, so that they are able to impart education to the students with new and different ways. New methodologies for teaching if used, develops the students interest in the subject's and students can have a better feel towards their subjects.
Practical approach: Teachers should implement more of a practical approach in their teaching methodology in schools and colleges of India. Colleges abroad have always been disseminating education, using the practical approach of teaching. Using this method makes the teaching process easier and interesting. Students are able to enjoy their subject more and give their participation in the classroom discussions. These participations in the college discussions, makes the students more confident and gives him the chance to mix with his other classmates in the college.
Thus, by following the above methodologies, teachers in schools and colleges of India, can have a prosperous and a smooth future growth. The faculty of the colleges, should also co- operate with the students in solving their problems and use an explanatory approach for making the students understand the details of the subject. Thus, faculty development and improvisation can result in paving a better career for the students.
