Abstract
This paper is based on the analysis of the problems faced by the university faculty members during
their participation in the professional development program. The training program was 01 month
PCEPT Program conducted by the HEC, Islamabad at universities across Pakistan. The objective
of the research was to highlight the problem areas encountered by the faculty members who
participated in the professional development program; to analyze the university support extended
by the parent institute of the participants; and to identify the workable strategies for the better
implementation of training programs in future. The population for the study consisted of 1571
faculty members trained under the one-month training program. The sample was 720 faculty
members selected using stratified random sampling technique. The results show that the highest
rated problems were lack of any reward/visible recognition for participation in the course; and
attitude of the head of departments for bringing any innovation in the system; and time constraints
in managing the workload during the course. The least rated problems were accommodation
arrangements for which the participants seemed satisfied; and coordination with the course
coordinator regarding time scheduling. On the basis of research findings, it was recommended that
an incentive or reward in the form of bonus or promotion may be attached with this training in
order to make it more worthwhile.
Ishrat Siddiqa Lodhi, Fouzia Ghias. (2019) Professional Development of the University Teachers: An Insight into the Problem Areas, Bulletin of Education & Research, Volume 41, Issue 2.
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