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Research on the Development of First-Class Faculty in Higher Education Institutions

Author(s)

Yidan Wan*, Jiujiu Yu

Affiliation(s)

Faculty of Intelligent Transportation, Anhui Sanlian University, Hefei, Anhui, China *Corresponding Author

Abstract

Educational reform is the fundamental driving force behind the advancement of education, with the development of a high-quality faculty serving as its essential foundation. The construction of a first-class faculty in higher education institutions not only ensures teaching quality but also acts as the core catalyst for educational reform. It is the cornerstone for achieving high-level educational development in the new era and a crucial factor in the sustainable growth of universities. This study investigates the significance of building an elite faculty through data collected via questionnaires and interviews. The results indicate that universities have made continuous progress in enhancing overall faculty quality by implementing diverse training approaches, including pedagogical lectures, teaching competitions, instructional demonstrations, and academic seminars. However, certain challenges remain, such as the lack of targeted training content and an imbalanced faculty structure. To address these issues, this paper proposes a set of strategic recommendations: strengthening the planning and organization of teacher training programs, increasing the relevance and practicality of training content, emphasizing professional development of individual faculty members, and optimizing the composition of the faculty team. These measures are intended to provide valuable guidance for faculty development in higher education institutions, ultimately contributing to the sustained improvement of educational quality and teaching effectiveness.

Keywords

First-Class Faculty; Instructional Development; High-Level; Development; Higher Education Institutions

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