Abstract
Professional development of the teachers is essential to keep up with the latest development in their field. Faculty development programs (FDPs) are not just a means to enhance the professional skills of teachers; they act as a catalyst for students’ growth and success. The NEP 2020 also emphasizes on continuous in-service professional development of teachers. Does the mode of faculty development programmes matter? Which mode of FDPs is convenient to attend, interact, learn, and get assessed? The present study aimed at assessing the impact of mode of FDPs on the various dimensions of the FDPs. The Findings of the study shows that the online mode of FDPs can attract greater number of participants, provide greater flexibility, economical and convenient to attend. On the other hand, the offline mode of FDPs provide greater opportunities for hands-on experience, interaction with the resource persons and the participants, greater level of knowledge gain and skill development as well as honest assessment of the participants.
Keywords: faculty development programmes, mode