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DOI: https://doi.org/10.63345/ijrhs.net.v11.i7.1
Kumari Rupa Jaiswal
Research Scholar
Faculty of Education & Physical Education,
North East Christian University
Dr. Seema Sharma
Research Guide
Faculty of Education & Physical Education,
North East Christian University
Abstract— Faculty Development Programs (FDPs) have emerged as a critical mechanism for enhancing teaching competencies, pedagogical innovation, research capabilities, and academic leadership in higher education institutions (HEIs). In India, the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has further emphasized the need for continuous professional development among faculty members to improve educational quality and global competitiveness. This research paper examines the impact of Faculty Development Programs on teaching quality in Indian higher education institutions. The study explores the relationship between FDP participation and improvements in classroom delivery, curriculum innovation, technology integration, student engagement, research orientation, and outcome-based education practices.
The paper adopts a descriptive and analytical approach using secondary data from policy documents, scholarly literature, government reports, and institutional studies. The findings indicate that FDPs significantly contribute to faculty competency enhancement, digital pedagogy adoption, interdisciplinary teaching, and research productivity. However, the effectiveness of FDPs is influenced by institutional support, infrastructure, funding, faculty motivation, and post-training implementation mechanisms. The study also identifies major challenges such as lack of practical orientation, inadequate follow-up evaluation, time constraints, and unequal accessibility among institutions.
The research concludes that well-structured and continuous FDPs aligned with NEP 2020 can substantially improve teaching quality and institutional excellence in India. Strategic recommendations include strengthening institutional training ecosystems, integrating technology-driven FDPs, implementing competency-based evaluation systems, and promoting industry-academia collaboration.
Keywords: Faculty Development Programs, Teaching Quality, Higher Education, NEP 2020, Continuous Professional Development, Pedagogy, Indian Universities, Faculty Training
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