| Abstract: | This study attempts to examine the need of higher education instructors and researchers for
grading and up-dating their professional competence (CPD) through continuing
professional education (CPE). The researcher, as a specialist in CPE, has observed that a
good number of educators in higher education tend to focus safely on their field of
specialization without giving due attention and consideration to pedagogical and
professional approaches in lecturing and tutoring.
The methodology of the study is a descriptive, survey and case study approach. The data
collecting instruments are a set of questionnaire and interview. And the target sample
populations are instructors, deans and department heads from AAU and St. Mary’s
University College (SMUC).
The study bases its discussion on the assumption that professionals in higher education
face challenges related to inadequate pedagogical and professional training to render up
to date and competent services in their fields.
This is followed by the original survey which high lights three major problems: (a) lack of
awareness and commitment to the current opportunities and possibilities of CPD programs
(b) inadequate training and (c) limited access to and participation in the formal and nonformal
CPE programs.
The final part concludes that professions are always dynamic, evolving, growing and
changing. Thus, professionals in higher education should always undergo a process of
professionalizing through CPE.
Finally, possible solutions related to the provision, coordination and mode of delivery of
CPE have been for warded in the form of recommendation. |
