BY VIC ODARVE
Some universities teach
better than others; hence producing better quality of graduates. People believe
that the performance of these universities largely depends on their management style;
may a private or federal government funded. Whatever the reasons, these universities
that teach better have common denominators on their graduates. They produce a
higher level of student achievements. Their graduates are potential to become future
great statesmen, world leaders, scientists, etc. Because of their good training
and problem thinking skills, graduates are also enjoying widespread job
opportunities. There are even multinational companies who give priority for their
immediate employment over others. These graduates are extremely well prepared
for high skilled-level jobs globally.
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| CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES |
These institutions establish
a name by themselves and students feel proud on them. But what really make
these schools teach better? Are there any secrets? It could be. But most
educators and parents agree that these universities have shared common denominators,
as follows;
1. Highly qualified
lecturers/teachers.
This is the main factor that contributes to the student’s academic success
or educational quality. Mathematically speaking, knowledge to be
imparted from the lecturers is directly proportional to what lecturers are
having. With highly qualified lecturers there is a predetermined body of knowledge that the teacher
should pass on to the student. These
universities believe that qualifications
and competency of the lecturers bear some direct correlation to their work as lecturers.
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| BOHOL, PHILIPPINES |
Retention of these lecturers/teachers
maintains the good performance of the institution. Good lecturers foster student mastery of more rigorous and
challenging academic contents. They can create a positive
learning environment in the classroom. These lecturers allow students to feel
comfortable, safe and engaged – something that all students deserve. The
academic success of any school depends on the instruction provided by the hands of able, high quality and
committed teachers.
2. Strong management
support to teachers/lecturers
/students.
These universities do
have a strong support to the lecturers as well as students by having seminars,
upgrading activities, incentives, and other forms of relevant enrichments.
Some do have programs on students such as allowing them to spend
time at a clinic, establishments, or school to observe the work of a
professional in the field. In most cases the students may participate in the
work in addition to field trips and on the job training.
3. Sufficient and
modern laboratory facilities
These universities do
have better and updated laboratory equipments and apparatus to meet the
advancement of science and technology. Hands- on- training develops student
skills and first -hand knowledge application from the classroom lectures.
Students can conduct
experiments that replicate or illustrate a scientific principle introduced in
the course. Laboratory experiments are important in courses such as Physics,
acoustics, thermodynamics, and mechanics. Laboratory sections usually augment
lectures or discussions in the classrooms. Speech laboratories allow students
to listen to audiotapes or use other interactive forms of instruction. These
laboratories can provide necessary training for students’ creativity, insight,
and analytical skills
4. Offer competitive
salaries.
These universities
offer attractive salaries to the lecturers. Good salaries tend to attract more
competent teachers. The managements believe that, with good salaries, lecturers
would stay long at the university, meet the cost of living, bring contentment
in the teaching profession, and drive motivation in the day to day activities
in the classroom.
The management does not
focus too much on monetary profit.
5. Good working environment.
Good performing schools
support their lecturers as well as to the students by providing good working
environment. School management provided basic amenities to teachers and
students within the university campus.
Universities policy guidelines provide protection for
lecturers and students on problems such as violence and crime, and alcohol,
drug, and sexual abuse. These schools have also introduced policies aimed at
eliminating the widespread problem of hard liquor drinking, and smoking inside
the school premises.
Universities with the
above features teach the students better; hence producing world class
graduates. In contrast, low performing schools do not give much attention to
the above schools’ environments.
