Factors And Challenges Affecting Education Quality in Selected Colleges and Universities in China: Inputs for Improvement

Abstract

Based on the Theory of Quality Education framework, this quantitative descriptive study investigated the factors influencing the quality of education and its challenges in selected colleges and universities  in  Shenzhen City, China. It focused on curriculum and instructional design, technology integration, learning environment, and teaching quality. Stratified random sampling and a questionnaire created by the researcher were used in a descriptive quantitative manner to assess the variables influencing educational quality and its challenges. The findings showed that, with overall averages ranging from 3.36 to 3.40, respondents (n=368) strongly agreed on the key elements influencing quality education. Technology integration and curriculum and instructional design, in particular, received the highest marks (mean of 3.40), underscoring their crucial significance in modern educational environments. The results show a strong and statistically significant correlation between curriculum and instructional design and the challenges teachers face in fulfilling high requirements for education. This implies that the issues instructors confront are primarily caused by deficiencies in these areas. On the other hand, despite being seen as substantial, teaching quality and the learning environment had weak and statistically insignificant correlations to the difficulties faced, suggesting that additional elements that have not been investigated may be involved