Vision

The Faculty Development Centre envisions a transformative educational environment where faculty members are empowered with advanced skills and innovative teaching methodologies. This vision aims to cultivate a culture of continuous growth, collaboration and excellence in higher education.

Mission

The mission of the Faculty Development Centre is to equip faculty members with the necessary tools, skills and support to excel in their teaching roles. Through targeted training, professional development and collaboration, the Centre strives to enhance teaching practices, foster a culture of innovation and enable faculty to adapt to evolving educational landscapes.

Objectives:

Enhanced Faculty Training:

• Reinforce faculty roles and community expectations
• Provide rigorous training to meet classroom, campus, and career challenges

Upskilling and Reskilling:

• Upskill and reskill faculty to align with industry demand
• Raise skill levels to match industry standards
• Raise awareness of shifting skill requirements in careers

Effective Application of Skills:

• Ensure application of newly acquired skills in teaching practices
• Promote effective integration of skills into the classroom

Professional Development and Outreach:

• Organize outreach activities for professional development
• Connect with teaching community for knowledge exchange

Subject-Based Collaboration:

• Establish subject-based teacher fraternities
• Facilitate sharing of experiences and resources

Innovation and Collaboration:

• Establish Faculty Innovation Centre for experimentation
• Foster collaboration with excellent institutions in higher education and research

Innovation and Collaboration:

• Establish Faculty Innovation Centre for experimentation
• Foster collaboration with excellent institutions in higher education and research

Technology Integration:

• Advocate for meaningful technology integration into curriculum
• Support faculty in adapting to technology-driven education

Research and Scholarships:

• Support faculty in accessing research funds
• Assist in securing scholarships related to areas of interest

Teaching Methodologies and Consultancy:

• Promote Flipped Learning methodology
• Establish Institute for Flipped Learning for faculty training and consultancy

Peer Learning and Improvement:

• Implement peer observation of classes for improvement
• Provide structured feedback from experts

Academic Writing and Publication:

• Nurture faculty writing skills through dedicated Blog
• Collaborate with Publication Wing for quality book publications

Outreach and Extension:

• Institute for Flipped Learning to spread widely innovative teaching practices
• Enhance teaching skills to meet the demands of technology-driven education

Physical and Holistic Well-being:

• Collaborate with Physical Education Dept. for regular physical training
• Prioritize faculty well-being and holistic development

Let’s Talk Teaching

Let’s Talk Teaching’ is a series launched by the Faculty Development Centre at Al Shifa College of Arts and Science. This initiative, on Teachers Day 2023, aims to gather and share experience-based insights from educators. It not only provides a platform for the Teacher Fraternity to share their perceptions but also encourages them to reflect on the tools and techniques they use in their practices. The FDC invited teachers to contribute to the series by completing the statement: ‘As a teacher, I have learned…’ Their valuable insights, shared as posters, will undoubtedly enrich the learning journey of aspiring members of the teaching community.
Below, you’ll find the thoughts shared by these dedicated faculty members.