Personality, job characteristics, work experience and their relationships with teaching effectiveness
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Date
2008-12
Authors
Mat, Norazuwa
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Universiti Sains Malaysia
Abstract
Teaching effectiveness is a complex area of study without supported by an
extensive body of empirical research. Developing effective teaching behaviors is a
part of every lecturer in Malaysian higher education institution. With the surge in
public demand for accountability in higher education and the growing concern for
quality of university teaching, evaluating teaching effectiveness is a very important
function in all universities because important administrative decisions could be
based on these evaluations. A lecturer's image and personal/professional
satisfaction are also based on teaching effectiveness. Therefore, proper evaluation
of teaching effectiveness establishes a climate that communicates a commitment
to professional improvement and a statement that is expected that each lecturer
will make a valuable contribution to the achievement of the goals of the university.
This study examined the direct relationship between personality and job
characteristics on teaching effectiveness. This study also examined the influence
of work experience as a moderator on the relationship between personality, job
characteristics and teaching effectiveness. A total of 193 lecturers with their 997
students participated in this study by completing the survey questionnaire.
Structural equation modeling (SEM) analyses were conducted to test the direct,
indirect relationship and also model fit. Findings indicate that extraversion and
openness to experience were among the personalities that have a direct impact on teaching effectiveness. Skill variety and feedback were also found to have a direct
impact on teaching effectiveness. The findings also showed that work experience
had significantly moderated the relationships between extraversion and delivery of
information, meaningful interaction and fair treatment. Work experience also
moderated the relationship between emotional stability and delivery of information
and openness to experience and meaningful interaction. Based on the research
findings, theoretical and practical implications are discussed. Limitations and
suggestions for future research are also highlighted.
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Teaching effectiveness