Course Overview
The Foundation Professional Development Training (PDT) Program for Junior Faculty Members of Higher Education in Bangladesh is a comprehensive faculty development course designed to strengthen teaching, learning, assessment, digital pedagogy, classroom communication, research-informed teaching, emotional intelligence, and professional competencies of university teachers. The programme integrates modern higher education practices, blended learning, LMS-based teaching, microteaching, simulation, and learner-centered instructional strategies to support quality enhancement and academic excellence in higher education institutions.
Course Description
This course provides junior faculty members with practical and theoretical knowledge on effective teaching-learning methods, curriculum planning, assessment design, student engagement, educational technology, online teaching, academic professionalism, and classroom management. Through workshops, collaborative activities, reflective practices, and simulation-based training, participants will develop competencies required for becoming innovative, ethical, technology-enabled, and student-centered university educators.
What You'll Learn
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Modern teaching-learning approaches in higher education
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Learner-centered and technology-enhanced pedagogy
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Bloom’s Taxonomy and learning outcome design
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Lesson planning and microteaching techniques
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Classroom communication and student engagement strategies
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Assessment design, grading, feedback, and rubric development
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Online teaching, LMS management, and blended learning
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Emotional intelligence and professional ethics in teaching
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Research-informed and inquiry-based teaching practices
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Use of digital tools, AI-supported learning, and interactive teaching materials
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Academic integrity, online etiquette, and quality assurance practices
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Reflective teaching and professional portfolio development
UTTA LMS
UTTA LMS