Why a Workshop on Evaluating the Effectiveness and Impact of Faculty Development?

Abstract

This is the proposal for the design of a workshop focused on the evaluation of the impact and effectiveness of Faculty Development (FD). The intended audience primarily includes university faculty members. The workshop draws upon key evaluation models widely cited in the literature. Participants would be guided through interactive, collaborative activities designed to facilitate sharing of experiences, the co-construction of evaluative indicators and tools, and the development of a shared framework around core concepts such as effective teaching, effective learning, and consequently, effective FD. The bottom-up approach should valorize diverse perspectives, while fostering a culture of evaluation that is participatory, systemic, critical, contextualized, and oriented toward continuous improvement. This workshop pursues the dual objective of raising awareness regarding the meanings of evaluation in FD processes and fostering the value of a dedicated Community of Practice. The workshop methodology would incorporate active and participatory learning strategies, and tools to enhance engagement.