Abstract:
In response to the increasing need for better educated individuals higher education
institutions have to work continuously to enhance the quality of the service provided. In
addition to other factors quality teaching is one of the most important. It requires not
only good academic knowledge but also knowledge on pedagogy and methodology, and
assessment based on learning outcomes. Teaching must meet student’s needs and learning
styles. The paper presents teachers and students’ beliefs on teaching quality. This is based on
data collected through interviews and questionnaires with items on good teaching, clear goals
and standards, proper assessment, generic skills, and appropriate learning environment. The
results of the survey conducted show that both students and teachers recognize the importance of quality teaching in higher education and the need for using students-centered teaching techniques. Some suggestions are given on learning outcomes, active and cooperative learning as effective ways of improving teaching in higher education.
