Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education

 

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

A Transformative Model for Designing Professional Development Activities

David J. Langley, Indiana State University
Terence W. O'Connor, College of New Jersey
Michele M. Welkener, Indiana State University

License: CC BY-NC-ND

Abstract

A new model for professional and organizational development is presented based on concepts derived from Wilber (2000) and Astin (2001). The model consists of an individual/public dimension and a reflection/performance dimension. Four quadrants that result from connecting these dimensions are formed: 1) individual reflection, 2) public reflection, 3) individual performance, and 4) public performance. We believe this model offers faculty developers a framework for designing thoughtful programs to aid faculty in meeting the wide range of internal and external demands that confront higher education institutions.