After completing this program, participants will have acquired the knowledge, techniques and skills necessary to:
 

• Structure and develop higher education management programs in respect of international quality and accreditation standards
• Design curricula to ensure efficient and verifiable transfer of knowledge and skill acquisition
• Adapt teaching styles and delivery modes to match classroom dynamics in an international & culturally diverse environment. 
• Integrate and apply innovative pedagogical practices & tools to face-to-face and distance teaching methodology

And for those participants wishing to pursue to qualify as potential GGSB faculty:
 

• Understand the processes and procedures related to the pedagogical management of GGSB programs and students
• Explore networking, faculty exchange and collaborative research opportunities

Five-day seminar, from October 10 to 14, 2011.

The sessions delivered by GGSB faculty and cover a wide range of topics such as academic structure and organization of the pedagogy, curriculum building and course design methodology. Lectures and interactive presentations alternate with workshops and practice time in small groups.

• Strategy, Philosophy and Values in a leading European Business School
• Academic structure and organization of the Pedagogy
• Curriculum Building and Course Design Methodology
• Pedagogical Development and Course Delivery
• Pedagogical Resources and Innovation

Presentations and interactive discussions with GGSB faculty involved in academic and pedagogy will constitute most of the class time.
Readings and supporting documents will be shared via our online platform before the beginning of the module. Participants will also have the opportunity to meet GGSB Faculty and Staff during breaks, meals and networking events.

Modules

Day 1: Introduction to the Context of Modern Business Education  

• Introduction to Grenoble Ecole de Management and GGSB
• he values and philosophy of teaching in a leading European Business School
• Academics and pedagogy, organization and structure of Grenoble Ecole de Management
• Quality systems and accreditations and their impact on pedagogy
• Learning styles, teaching and learning methodologies

Day 2 : Course Design

• Curriculum building and course design methodology
• Learning objectives and outcomes
• The principles of assurance of learning
• Syllabi and course outlines: definition and differences
• Processes of creation, validation and update Assessment criteria

Day 3 : Course Delivery and Classroom Management

• Teaching in a multi-cultural environment
• Course delivery and methods
• Introducing research into classroom practice
• Introducing managerial experience
• Classroom dynamics
• Teaching rhythms and pedagogical timelines

Day 4 : Innovative Pedagogical Methods and Resources

• Pedagogical Resources
• Developing pedagogical materials
• The use of IT in pedagogy
• Identifying and sourcing other resources
• GEM Lab presentation
• Other examples of creative methods

Day 5: Teaching at GGSB - for participants wishing to teach on GGSB programs

• Teaching at GGSB Student admission procedures
• Rules and regulations
• Boards and committees
• Faculty Services and logistics
• Student records and file administration
• Faculty Management & Academic Fellowship
• Faculty affiliation processes and procedures
• Teacher allocation processes
• Faculty evaluations
• Teaching and research departments
• Networking with research fellows

 
The GGSB Faculty training seminar will enable participants to:
 

• Apprehend the particularities of the field of quality management education with a view to actively participating in program design or delivery
   
• Capitalize on business acumen and personal experience acquired in the course of a career to enrich the learning experience of future managers, while diversifying one’s own range of professional competences
   
• For those having completed the full 3 day program, qualify as participating GGSB faculty and thereafter actively contribute to the delivery of GGSB programs onsite & off-site on a part-time basis
  

• Master’s degree or Doctorate and fluency in English for all participants.
• At least 10 years’ work experience with substantial experience in the field you will be teaching are required for professionals with no experience of teaching.
• International profiles and knowledge of higher education systems are appreciated.