Classified "A" by ANVUR in the fields 11/D1, 11/D2 Scientific in the field 14.
Abstract:
Faculty Development (FD) has evolved significantly from a process focused on the needs of students and institutions to a more integrated approach that considers various aspects, such as teaching, personal and professional development, and organization. In Italy, FD has also taken on a transformative role in Higher Education, including scientific research to evaluate its effects. Although faculty members begin their professional career with solid content knowledge, they often receive limited pedagogical training. The contribution illustrates the FD course offered by the University of Turin to newly hired teaching staff, particularly researchers (IRIDI START, ten editions, more than 500 faculty members), analyzing its impact on teaching staff (e.g., conceptions, teaching practices and experiences, self-efficacy, teaching portfolio, ...) and identifying recommendations for practice and research, with particular attention to the central role of Teaching and Learning Centers.
