Accounting Students’ Learning Satisfaction of Professional Subjects as Basis for Continuous Improvement

Abstract

This study assessed the satisfaction of accounting students with professional subjects at non-sectarian schools in Davao City, Philippines, focusing on the learning environment, teaching styles, and facilities. Utilizing a descriptive research design, the study sampled students from the top three non-sectarian schools in the city. Data were analyzed using frequency counts, percentages, means, standard deviations, t-tests, and one-way ANOVA. Results revealed that students were satisfied with their professors' teaching strategies, notably the use of diverse teaching aids. The learning environment promoted by professors was appreciated for its openness and respect for student differences, facilitating an engaging and inclusive classroom discussion. Facilities, particularly those supporting interactive methods like projectors for debates, were also well-received. Significant differences in perceptions of teaching styles and learning environments were noted across sex and year levels, as well as in facility satisfaction across programs and year levels, indicating these variables' impact on student satisfaction. The findings suggest directions for future research to explore the determinants of student satisfaction and to develop a predictive model of satisfaction using multiple regression analysis.