Recognizing Research Competence and Interest as Basis for Faculty Development Initiatives

University faculty members were the primary actors in the research production system. The study aimed to ascertain the level of competence of the College of Education (CE) faculty members in conducting research activities. The data were gathered through survey questionnaires and coded in Microsoft E...

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Main Authors: Edita C. Alumbro, Lijueraj J. Cuadra, Mary Jean M. Sapan
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Language:English
Published: Philippine Association of Institutions for Research, Inc. 2015-06-01
Series:JPAIR Institutional Research Journal
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Online Access:https://philair.ph/index.php/irj/article/view/343
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Lijueraj J. Cuadra
Mary Jean M. Sapan
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description University faculty members were the primary actors in the research production system. The study aimed to ascertain the level of competence of the College of Education (CE) faculty members in conducting research activities. The data were gathered through survey questionnaires and coded in Microsoft Excel. Frequencies and percentages were used in interpreting the data collected. It was revealed that most faculty members were either college or master's degree holders. Majority of them have not conducted research studies in the last 15 years. Most faculty members carried 21-25 units per semester teaching load. The study concludes that they indicated a fair level of competence in conducting research. Their interest towards research activities exhibited a fair interest which was a positive attitude. They have also indicated high interest in professional development activities, yet they signified a relatively low interest in conducting research without funds and/ or research assistant. Overloaded-teaching units deprived them to their research responsibilities. Therefore, VSU should implement the 15-units-per-semester maximum teaching load. Moreover, faculty members must be encouraged to pursue advanced education. The level of competence in conducting research could be improved if appropriate qualifications and funds were met.
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spelling doaj-art-e7b13c288a74428fb744cefd167dfc612025-08-20T16:53:43ZengPhilippine Association of Institutions for Research, Inc.JPAIR Institutional Research Journal2244-18242244-18162015-06-0151213210.7719/irj.v5i1.343320Recognizing Research Competence and Interest as Basis for Faculty Development InitiativesEdita C. Alumbro0Lijueraj J. Cuadra1Mary Jean M. Sapan2Visayas State University Visca, Baybay City, Leyte, PhilippinesVisayas State University Visca, Baybay City, Leyte, PhilippinesVisayas State University Visca, Baybay City, Leyte, PhilippinesUniversity faculty members were the primary actors in the research production system. The study aimed to ascertain the level of competence of the College of Education (CE) faculty members in conducting research activities. The data were gathered through survey questionnaires and coded in Microsoft Excel. Frequencies and percentages were used in interpreting the data collected. It was revealed that most faculty members were either college or master's degree holders. Majority of them have not conducted research studies in the last 15 years. Most faculty members carried 21-25 units per semester teaching load. The study concludes that they indicated a fair level of competence in conducting research. Their interest towards research activities exhibited a fair interest which was a positive attitude. They have also indicated high interest in professional development activities, yet they signified a relatively low interest in conducting research without funds and/ or research assistant. Overloaded-teaching units deprived them to their research responsibilities. Therefore, VSU should implement the 15-units-per-semester maximum teaching load. Moreover, faculty members must be encouraged to pursue advanced education. The level of competence in conducting research could be improved if appropriate qualifications and funds were met.https://philair.ph/index.php/irj/article/view/343educationfaculty of educationlevel of competence and interestdescriptive survey research designphilippines
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education
faculty of education
level of competence and interest
descriptive survey research design
philippines
title Recognizing Research Competence and Interest as Basis for Faculty Development Initiatives
title_full Recognizing Research Competence and Interest as Basis for Faculty Development Initiatives
title_fullStr Recognizing Research Competence and Interest as Basis for Faculty Development Initiatives
title_full_unstemmed Recognizing Research Competence and Interest as Basis for Faculty Development Initiatives
title_short Recognizing Research Competence and Interest as Basis for Faculty Development Initiatives
title_sort recognizing research competence and interest as basis for faculty development initiatives
topic education
faculty of education
level of competence and interest
descriptive survey research design
philippines
url https://philair.ph/index.php/irj/article/view/343
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