A Comparative Analysis of the Teacher Development Centers in Chinese and American Research Universities——Taking UC Berkeley and Xiamen University as an example

Wenbing Zhang

doi:10.64583/9afvzp59

Authors

Wenbing Zhang Huazhong University of Science & Technology Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64583/9afvzp59

Keywords:

universities in China and the US; teacher development centers; comparative study

Abstract

The quality and competence of faculty members significantly influence the caliber of talent cultivation in higher education institutions, making faculty development a key focus. Universities worldwide have established specialized organizations, such as faculty development centers, to enhance academic professionals' expertise. The U.S. faculty development centers emerged earlier than their Chinese counterparts. This study compares the Teaching and Learning Center at the University of California, Berkeley, with the Xiamen University Faculty Development Center, both established during the same period. By analyzing similarities and differences in objectives, core functions, organizational structures, funding mechanisms, position configurations, target groups, and project activities, the research aims to provide insights for the development of faculty development centers in China's current research-oriented universities.

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Author Biography

Wenbing Zhang, Huazhong University of Science & Technology

ZHANG Wenbing is a Phd student at Huazhong University of Science & Technology, her research focuses on Higher Education Management. Email: 2745566308@qq.com

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