Faculty Development

Based on the Teaching and Learning Body of Knowledge TALBOK™, we offer a professional credential through a computer-based test and a series of training programs

TEACHING AND LEARNING PROFESSSIONAL (TLP) CREDENTIAL : COMPUTER-BASED TEST

Requirements: 35 contact hours in teaching and learning education, 1000 hours of teaching experience, a masters degree, and passing a four-hour test on the content of the Teaching and Learning Body of Knowledge. This professional credential certifies that one has demonstrated the appropriate education, the appropriate professional experience; passed a rigorous examination; and committed to maintaining continuing certification requirements. A printed copy of the TALBOK™ Guide to the certification test is included with registration.

TALBOK™ BASICS: AN INTRODUCTORY PROGRAM

14 contact hours

Description: An introduction to the Teaching and Learning Body of Knowledge which presents the concepts and organization of the Body of Knowledge - This is a self-paced online training that combines text documentation, audio-visual components, hands-on exercises and assessments to promote a highly interactive learning experience.

TALBOK™ FUNDAMENTALS: AN INTENSIVE PROGRAM

35 contact hours

Description: A face-to-face training seminar with comprehensive coverage of the Teaching and Learning Body of Knowledge with an emphasis on hands-on exercises presented in the TALBOK™ WORKBOOK. The seminar offers ample opportunities for constructivist learning.

TALBOK™ TRAIN-THE-TRAINER: AN ACTION PLAN PROGRAM

36 contact hours + action plan follow-up

Description: A face-to-face training seminar with comprehensive coverage of the content, teaching techniques, practical demonstrations, and action plan according to the TALBOK™ TRAINER WORKBOOK. The focus in on training trainers who will develop their own training seminars using the TALBOK™ WORKBOOK.

TALBOK™ PARTNER SUBSCRIPTION PROGRAM: ON-LINE COURSEWARE AND MATERIALS PROGRAM

Description: Composed of a series of training modules each of which focuses on a specific knowledge area from the Teaching and Learning Body of Knowledge. The program is delivered in a seven-week online format with a focus on project-based learning. It blends face-to-face training, online self-paced training, online synchronous and asynchronous interactions between instructor and participants. It is delivered by our licensed partners.

We also offer customized and specially design educational solutions to institutional customers. These can include both face-to-face as online training sessions. All our educational offerings, they are designed to guarantee consistency across delivery, replicability, and scalability. Please contact us for more information.