Assessing teaching competence and students’ satisfaction: Foundation for faculty development plan
Eva V. Briñosa & Dionisio E. Briñosa
Abstract
In the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), the faculty teaching competence, along with good services to students', should be given full attention and consideration for effective and efficient teaching-learning processes. The ability of teachers to motivate students to engage in learning, deliver content effectively, and adapt to diverse learning needs directly influence educational outcomes. This study assessed the faculty teaching competence and the satisfaction level of students, leading to the formulation of a faculty development plan. The study was administered to 238 out of a total student population of 1,297, as computed using Slovin's formula. A researcher-made survey questionnaire was used to gather data to assess the extent of the faculty's teaching competence and student satisfaction. The results showed that faculty teaching competence significantly influences the student's satisfaction. In addition, the students highly expressed their satisfaction in various aspects, including the services offered, the curriculum, and the learning facilities, but were slightly satisfied with the teaching techniques used. Furthermore, the results call for the administration to prioritize and allot funds for a comprehensive individual faculty development plan that supports faculty's continuous personal and professional growth, which will surely enhance their teaching competence. Likewise, opportunities for students to provide feedback on teaching techniques, curriculum, services offered, and facility improvements may be implemented to ensure their satisfaction.
Keywords
faculty teaching competence, students’ satisfaction, faculty development plan, assessment
Author information & Contribution
Eva V. Briñosa. Corresponding author. Ed.D, Associate Professor V, Mindoro State University (MinSU). Email: evabrinosa2871@gmail.com
Dionisio E. Briñosa. Ed.D, Associate Professor I, Mindoro State University (MinSU).
"All authors equally contributed to the conception, design, preparation, data gathering and analysis, and writing of the manuscript. All authors read and approved the final manuscript."
Disclosure statement
No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).
Funding
This work was supported by MinSU RDE department.
Institutional Review Board Statement
This study was conducted in accordance with the ethical guidelines set by Mindoro State University. The conduct of this study has been approved and given relative clearance(s) by Mindoro State University.
Data and Materials Availability
The data supporting the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
AI Declaration
The author declares the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in writing this paper. In particular, the author used Chatgpt in searching for relevant related literature to corroborate the study; Grammarly in paraphrasing ideas; and MyBib in generating citations. The author takes full responsibility for ensuring proper review and editing of content generated using AI.
Notes
Acknowledgement
The authors extend sincerest thank to Mindoro State University (MinSU) for the approval and RED department for the moral and financial support and encouragement. They also want to express gratitude to their friends and loved ones.
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Briñosa, E.V. & Briñosa, D.E. (2025). Assessing teaching competence and students’ satisfaction: Foundation for faculty development plan. International Journal of Educational Management and Development Studies, 6(2), 250-269. https://doi.org/10.53378/ijemds.353215
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