美国高校教师教学专业发展探析：以西南密苏里州立大学为例

Professional Development of Faculty Members of SMSU in USA

美国西南密苏里州立大学十分重视教学工作。为了保障教学质量，它重视教师的教学专业发展，开辟多种多样的途径，提供丰富的培训内容，在资金、时间和组织等方面为教师教学专业发展提供强有力的支持，并建立有效的激励机制。

Southwest Missouri State University recognizes teaching as its first obligation. To increase the opportunities for the continued professional development of the faculty， and thereby ensure educational quality and promote vigorous teaching and other academic activities， SMSU allocates money and time to assist the faculty members in discharging their professional responsibilities.