International Accreditation Organization is an international quality assurance agency, working to improve educational standards all over the world. With presence in over 25 countries and being recognized by IEAC & GESFWA, International Accreditation Organization is responsible for accrediting traditional, non-traditional and vocational education providers through its Patented Points Profile System. This Points Profile System is constantly updated to cater to the new developments in the academic world.

1. International Accreditation
Organization
Your Path to Faculty Accreditation
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2. There is a growing trend for Faculty Accreditation or Teacher
accreditation in various parts of the world lately. Academic staff
development has always been a main concern for academic
service providers. However, the need for the highest levels in
teaching practices, career orientation and the role of the society is
greater than ever. This is just the beginning of the long journey;
there are numerous challenges and hurdles to overcome.
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3. Steps in Teacher/Faculty Accreditation
Reinforcing universal practices in the Education System to create a
synergizing effect among education systems of different countries
Reforming teacher curriculum along with the student’s curriculum
Making a move towards professionalization of faculty members and
transferring “ownership” of policies by giving incentives to
teachers along with extensive opportunities of professional
development
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4. Professionalization of Faculty Members
Professional development of faculty members requires training
and development centers to be created for better learning of the
teachers. Very important to note here is that the development of
standards for the faculty as well as a proper initiation of
accreditation requires taking into account the aptitude of the
faculty at the very first step of recruitment.
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5. Strategies must be developed to
regulate proper perks and privileges,
better and improved salary packages
and leave structures. These are some
examples of a proper management
and effective policies which are
required for any organization to
operate efficiently.
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6. Conclusion
Professional development of faculty members requires training
and development centers to be created for better learning of the
teachers. Very important to note here is that the development of
standards for the faculty as well as a proper initiation of
accreditation requires taking into account the aptitude of the
faculty at the very first step of recruitment.
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7. Contact Office
IAO, 10685-B Hazelhurst Dr. #11524
Houston, TX 77043, USA
Phone E-mail Website
1-866-2768-IAO (426) contact@iao.org www.iao.org