Practical Research on the Program for Development of Teachers in Chinese Applied Universities: A Case Study of Xi’an Eurasia University

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jhet.202415108

Author(s)

Ranxin Zhang*, DanDan Qiang, Yan Kou, Yan Zhao

Affiliation(s)

Eurasia University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China *Corresponding Author.

Abstract

The development of university teachers is not only a crucial guarantee for the improvement of teaching quality in higher education but also an essential means to facilitate the achievement of school strategic plans. Thus, universities worldwide are actively exploring high-quality designs and implementations of institution-based teacher development programs. This study begins by investigating the key features of teacher development programs in various international universities and focuses on analyzing the design and implementation principles of Xi’an Eurasia University’s “student-centered” teacher development program. This analysis encompasses aspects such as goal setting, target categorization, content design, format establishment, and the establishment of mechanisms for quality assurance. Finally, the study reflects on the characteristics that emerge from the program in terms of goals, processes, and outcomes.

Keywords

Applied Universities; Teacher Self-Motivation; Teacher Development; Student-Centeredness; Program Design

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