Journal of Educational Sciences > Volume 25, No. 1, 2013

Training Needs for Faculty Members at King Saud University / Mohammed A. Al-Sudairy, Ahmed A. Alshekh, Ahmed S. Metwally, Emad A. Ismail, El Sayed M. Abu Hashem.

The current study aimed at assessing the training needs for faculty members at King Saud University at five specific categories of skills including: teaching, personal, research, IT and management and leadership skills. The descriptive survey approach was used in the current study. To collect the data، a questionnaire was compiled to include the most common skills in the five categories listed above. The studied community sample consisted of (343) individual; including (152) male and (191) female faculty members representing both humanities and science colleges. Statistical analyses included using percentages, frequency, means, and T-test. Results of the study showed that: Both male and female faculties at King Saud University had similar training needs in the five categories of skills. The most needed teaching skills by the male and female faculties were planning for teaching according to quality standards and applying scientific approaches in developing curricula. The most needed personal skills by the male and female faculties were effective and efficient time management and use of persuasive skills. The most needed research skills by the male and female faculties were publishing papers in scientific journals and technicalities of presenting research in international conferences. The most needed IT skills by the male and female faculties were designing educational websites on the internet and applying e-learning standards. The most needed managerial and administrative skills by the male and female faculties were strategic planning and managing work stress.

Key Words: Training Needs, Faculty Members, King Saud University