FACTORS AFFECTING LECTURERS FROM RESEARCH ENGAGEMENT

DOI: 10.18173/2354-1075.2023-0069

Tóm tắt

The capacity of lecturers to conduct research has long been considered an essential component that keeps them posted on the latest updates in their field of contribution to their individual professional development and their teaching practice. However, several factors have kept teachers from involving in as well as conducting research activities. Based on existing studies, the current paper reviews and analyzes the six common factors that prevent lecturers from research engagement. These factors include limited resources; lecturers´ limitations regarding skills, beliefs, and knowledge; economic factors; non-collaborative school culture; lack of teachers´ awareness, and demotivators as mentioned in the paper. The analysis of these factors made it possible to shed some light on the issue and led to the finding of some strategies to eradicate it. The recommendations of this paper include better funding for institutions and professors that conduct research and the awareness-raising and training of lecturers when engaging in research.