Research on Teacher Development Challenges in Private Higher Education Institutions in Sichuan Province
Journal: Journal of Higher Education Research DOI: 10.32629/jher.v7i1.4955
Abstract
Private higher education institutions form a vital component of China's education system. Faculty members' professional growth and development determine the future of these universities. Teachers in private universities face multiple career challenges. This study conducted questionnaire surveys and in-depth interviews with teachers at five private undergraduate institutions in Sichuan, China. Research uncovers current challenges: low institutional identification among faculty, low research confidence, compressed time for academic accumulation, low institutional investments in teacher development against high assessment objectives, and low base salaries exacerbating livelihood anxieties. This study proposes recommendations from teachers, institutions, and government policymakers, to address these predicaments.
Keywords
private university teachers, career development, development challenges
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