scholarly journals Evaluating the English Proficiency of Faculty Members of a Higher Education Institution: Using Results to Develop Responsive Professional Development Program

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 52
Author(s):  
Joel C. Meniado
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Academic Writing ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
English Proficiency ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Higher Education Institution

Current literatures reveal that English proficiency of Filipino workforce has declined through the years. The untrained and non-proficient teachers are heavily blamed on this pressing concern. With the aim of addressing the leading cause of the problem, this study investigated the level of English proficiency of faculty members of a higher education institution in the Philippines and proposed a program that could reverse the alarming trend. Utilizing mixed methods research design with 41 full-time faculty members as samples, this study found that majority of the teachers are in B1 and B2 levels (Intermediate and Upper Intermediate). In terms of specific language skill, writing is the lowest with majority of the teachers placed in A1 and A2 levels (Basic Users). Results of the study suggest that faculty members need to undergo several language enhancement courses such as Effective Communication, Academic and Professional Communication, Academic Writing with Research, and Effective Business and Report Writing, while the higher education institution involved in this study needs to support teachers in their formal higher studies, participation in workshops and trainings, publishing in scholarly journals, and serving as speakers or presenters in various academic forums. Discussion points that arise include implications of the findings and required actions from stakeholders. The study concludes with its limitations and important recommendations.

scholarly journals Establishing a Pilot Interprofessional Education (IPE) Program in a Higher Education Institution (HEI) in the Philippines

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 180-191
Author(s):  
Michael Sy ◽  
Roi Charles Pineda ◽  
Reeva Ann Sumulong ◽  
Annalyn Navarro
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Interprofessional Education ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Health Science ◽  
World Health ◽  
Local Context ◽  
Higher Education Institution

A pilot interprofessional education (IPE) program in the Philippines has been initiated in a private higher education institution by three Filipinos who were formally trained in IPE from a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre for Research and Training on IPE. Guided by the WHO educator and curricular mechanisms on IPE and an understanding of the local context, a four-stage action plan was created for the pilot IPE program, which involved 10 health science programs. The experience from the initial implementation was challenging and required perseverance as well as inclusive leadership. Nevertheless, the program’s accomplishments such as continuous faculty training in IPE, constant communication among faculty members and students on IPE, and an inter-university collaboration to host the first-ever local IPE conference were noted. The article concludes with lessons learned from the pilot IPE program and future directions in further contributing to the growth and sustainability of IPE programs in the Philippines.

scholarly journals Belonging to a Community of Research Practice

2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 175
Author(s):  
Amparo Clavijo-Olarte
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Academic Writing ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Professional Life ◽  
Research Practice ◽  
Journal Articles ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
Academic Production ◽  
Professional Field

<p>Belonging to a community of research practice as applied linguists or as<br />academics in any field is part of our professional life. Being an academic implies,<br />inter alia, creativity in advancing knowledge in the disciplines, which reflects in<br />writing journal articles, presenting papers in conferences, doing research, teaching,<br />tutoring students and publishing. Globally, every higher education institution<br />requires that academics publish in prominent journals to make their work and<br />their institution visible and influence their professional field. However, the questions<br />that arise concerning academic production are how do communities of research<br />support academic production?, How do higher education institutions help novice<br />researchers develop academic writing competences?, What is the place of writing<br />within research? How do institutions foster quality publication?</p>

scholarly journals PENYEMPURNAAN PENULISAN SKRIPSI

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ismail Suardi Wekke
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Academic Writing ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Knowledge Development ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
Writing Improvement ◽  
Universal Principles ◽  
Thesis Writing

This paper is a handout for a Workshop on Thesis Writing Improvement. It was conducted to assist student in enhancing their thesis. Every higher education institution has their thesis writing guidance, but there are universal principles on academic writing. Therefore, the workshop was conducted to stimulate student in improving their thesis. The thesis is not only for a part of requirement for graduation, but also at large, it is a contribution for knowledge development. In addition, six components are among the main unsure in every thesis. Moreover, there are some academic criteria to double-check before submitting the thesis through department office on their university. Finally, to improve the quality of thesis, student should carefully check through items on all pages.

scholarly journals Adapting Green Technology on the Minimization of Carbon Emission in a Higher Education Institution

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 11425-11430
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Green Technology ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
Gas Combustion ◽  
Human Respiration ◽  
The University ◽  
Teaching Personnel

The study aims to evaluate the contributors to Carbon Dioxide emission considering the operational activities in the Higher Education Institution and use this as a basis for adapting green technology. This research utilized the mixed method to determine the biological and operational contributors, corresponding scope, kilograms of Carbon Dioxide emitted, and awareness of students, faculty members, and non-teaching personnel about the policies on contributors of Carbon Dioxide. Results showed that human respiration, electricity consumption, liquefied petroleum gas consumption in canteen, restaurant, food stalls and laboratories, University-owned vehicles gas combustion, four-wheel vehicle and motorcycles entering and exiting the campus gas combustion, materials and supplies consumption emitted Carbon Dioxide corresponding to 11,672,742.0792; 1,873,456.92352; 342,224.464, 43,063.8; 24,326.155; and 14,458.80155 kilograms with a total of 13,970,272.234 kilograms annually. The perceptions of students, faculty members, and non-teaching personnel about the Carbon Dioxide contributors and policies in the University campus were summarized as follows: The respondents are aware and involve in the Policy on Clean and Green of the University which is being manifested through recycling of plastic, papers and other biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes; submission or forwarding of reports or memoranda through online; use of water tumbler and food containers which respond to the policy of No Plastics; segregation of solid wastes; planting native and fruit-bearing trees; saving measures were posted in classrooms and laboratories; water conservation; wider dissemination through discussion of topics about climate change, environmental laws and principles, waste management, air and water acts, and green technology in classes; Garbage in Garbage out policy; imbibing discipline in terms of cleanliness and orderliness in the campus; and using solar energy in lighting electric posts.

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