Abstract

The purpose of this study was to analyze the needs of university faculty members and students for teaching competencies in online classes. To achieve the purpose, first of all, the teaching competencies of faculty members in online classes were determined through a review of previous studies. The final online classes teaching competencies were composed of 23 of 6 domains. Second, a survey was conducted with 208 participants from faculty members(103) and students(105) at universities in Busan Metropolitan City and Gyeongsangnam-do Province, Korea. Third, in order to draw the needs and priorities, collected data were analyzed by the three-steps analysis method of t-test, Borich need assessment formula, and the Locus for Focus model. As a result of t-test, there were significant differences in importance and performance value through all competencies about both faculty members and students. Finally, 4 competencies[① facilitation of attention and motivation, ② self-improvement, ③ development of instructional materials, ④ interaction] were identified as prior needs to faculty members while 6 competencies[① class evaluation and analysis, ② development of instructional materials, ③ open-mind and positive attitude, ④ evaluation achievement, ⑤ self-improvement, ⑥ communication of contents] to students. It was difference between faculty members and students for needs of teaching competencies in online classes. Therefore, based on the results, prior teaching competencies for faculty members should be considered and applied on deciding the support policies to improve the quality of online classes in university.

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