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The importance of
supporting and
developing higher
education is
motivated by its
connection to social
development.
This development is
based on two
foundations:
(1) The ideas,
experiences, and
pioneering
experiments in the
field of education,
in addition to the
latest trends in
education and
training, which have
been studied and
evaluated in order
to select the best
amongst them.
(2) The
implementation of
the aforementioned
selected ideas and
trends within
training programs.
Faculty development
programs must be on
a par with the
latest developments
in the field,
keeping in mind the
faculty member's
abilities and skills
and their
development
potential. This
enables faculty to
achieve the maximum
benefit from
educational
motivation
techniques and
elicits creativity,
deduction,
reflection, dialogue
management skill
development,
academic
discussions, problem
analysis, continuing
assessment, the use
of modern
technology, and
education
environment
management. Faculty
development is, in
fact, an investment
in their students'
conduct, skills, and
intellect.
The Center for
Teaching & Learning
Development is
considered one of
the cornerstones
supporting education
development at King
Abdulaziz
University. It has
been assigned the
task of improving
both teaching and
learning at the
university through
providing
state-of-the-art
programs to improve
the abilities and
skills of KAU
faculty. It also
provides programs
for faculty holding
academic leadership
positions in order
to develop their
leadership
performance and
their decision
making skills. In
addition, the Center
also offers programs
and training courses
for graduate
students to equip
them with the
necessary academic
and research skills
and develop their
intellectual
abilities.
In conclusion, it is
my hope that this
website will serve
as a communication
forum with KAU
faculty, where they
can find useful,
updated resources
and not hesitate in
sharing their
opinions and
suggestions in order
for us to work
hand-in-hand for the
best interest of the
Center and the
University.
Dr. Saad
Barki Al-Masoudi
Director of the
Center for Teaching
and Learning
Development
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