Perceptions of Quality Learning Environments at Private Higher Learning Institutions: The Educators’ Perspective

Abstract:

Quality education goes beyond physical facilities, personal study space, library resources, instructional materials, and other support services. While these basic requirements are important, what makes the learning process impactful is the presence of the quality learning environment in each higher learning institution. Quality learning in this context means to create programs that not only improve the qualifications with added value bearing attractive contents and syllabus but include non academics matter that help both educators and students. Even though, educators recognize the importance of delivering lessons relevant to students’ needs, the application must be realistic and also taken into consideration of students’ comfort and flexibility. Therefore, most educators and academicians have to continue revise and update their programs with new approaches in order to construct a valuable, compelling and convincing teaching and learning process. This paper explores factors which contribute to quality learning and the importance of providing a conducive learning environment. Results suggested that quality learning can happen from the quality of teaching, student selection, facilities, research and administration support made available in a conducive environment.

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