Open AccessA Global Faculty Development Network: The International Consortium for Educational Development (ICED)
Author(s) -
Lewis Karron G.,
Kristensen Eric
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
to improve the academy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2334-4822
DOI - 10.1002/j.2334-4822.1997.tb00321.x
Subject(s) - work (physics) , faculty development , international development , medical education , political science , professional development , engineering ethics , engineering , medicine , mechanical engineering , law
Although higher education systems around the world differ considerably in structure and the methods used in teaching, there is universal concern for the quality of undergraduate teaching and learning. Thus, faculty and educational development activities are a worldwide phenomena. In 1993, The International Consortium for Educational Development (ICED) was born to facilitate exchange of faculty and educational development information. This article looks at the history of ICED and the accomplishments of this organization since its inception. We look at examples of faculty development work in Sweden, Australia and Finland and consider the implications these international programs might have for faculty developers and faculty development work in the U.S. and Canada.