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International Accreditation Organization Your Path to Faculty Accreditation

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There is a growing trend for Faculty Accreditation or Teacher accreditation in various parts of the world lately. Academic sta development has always been a main concern for academic service providers. However, the need for the highest levels in teaching practices, career orientation and the role of the society is greater than ever. This is just the beginning of the long journey; there are numerous challenges and hurdles to overcome.

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Steps in Teacher/Faculty Accreditation


Reinforcing universal practices in the Education System to create a synergizing eect among education systems of dierent countries Reforming teacher curriculum along with the students curriculum Making a move towards professionalization of faculty members and transferring ownership of policies by giving incentives to teachers along with extensive opportunities of professional development
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Professionalization of Faculty Members


Professional development of faculty members requires training and development centers to be created for better learning of the teachers. Very important to note here is that the development of standards for the faculty as well as a proper initiation of accreditation requires taking into account the aptitude of the faculty at the very rst step of recruitment.

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Strategies must be developed to regulate proper perks and privileges, better and improved salary packages and leave structures. These are some examples of a proper management and eective policies which are required for any organization to operate eciently.

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Conclusion
Professional development of faculty members requires training and development centers to be created for better learning of the teachers. Very important to note here is that the development of standards for the faculty as well as a proper initiation of accreditation requires taking into account the aptitude of the faculty at the very rst step of recruitment.

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