A preliminary study on the 5 most common problems encountered by faculty members of De La Salle University College of Physical Therapy during their first year of teaching

Date of Completion

2000

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Keywords

Physical Therapy, Faculty, Teaching Problems

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the 5 most common problems encountered by faculty members of De La Salle University College of Physical Therapy during their first year of teaching. This could serve as a reminder for new and aspiring faculty members. This study would give them some idea of what problems to expect from the job and of the different things involve in teaching. This study made use of a questionnaire revised by Dr. Felicidad O. Rodelas, Associate Dean of the College of Education, De La Salle University-Dasmariñas. Data collected were organized, tallied and analyzed using a frequency using a distribution table which revealed the 5 most common problems namely: (1) Students lacking discipline; (2) Failure to relate the lesson with the current information and the other subject areas whenever possible; (3) does not practice what he/she advises/preaches; Does not integrate positive values in the lesson; Unappropriate and discourages students to consult her for assistance; (4) Failure to clarify the objective/s of the lesson; (5) formulates questions that does not challenge the students' reasoning ability or imagination. This study also identified the most common teaching problems namely: (1) Failure to relate the lesson with the current information and other subject areas whenever possible; (2) Does not practice what he/she advises/preaches; Does not integrate positive values in the lesson; Unapproachable and discourages students to consult her assistance; (3) Failure to clarify the objective/s of the lesson; (4) Formulates questions that does not challenge the students' reasoning ability or imagination; (5) Failure to provide students with more opportunities for learning by not giving assignments, research work and the like. The most common interaction problems: (1) Students lacking discipline; (2) Students seem lacking interest with subjects; (3) Habitual tardiness and absences of students; (4) Lacking skills in getting students's attention and interest; (5) Having problems with some co-teachers. The authors would like to recommend that this study be forwarded to the Faculty Department of De La Salle University College of Physical Therapy and that more problems if ever may be identified and prevented.

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