Content analysis and ranking model of research related to qualities of excellent college teaching: Implications for business educators

Abstract

This article leverages the literature to examine and uncover strategies and methodologies to assist and empower business professors in achieving excellence in teaching. A content analysis of 13 recent (2020–2022) empirical studies revealed 78 qualities/characteristics of excellent college teaching. A ranking model for the 13 articles was created resulting in 14 distinct categories of qualities/characteristics. An additional content analysis resulted in a reduction of the number of factors to nine. Finally, specific strategies and recommendations for business professors to enhance their teaching excellence and fulfill their potential as outstanding educators are developed and discussed. Such strategies are infused with increased saliency as universities in the U.S. and abroad struggle with decreased enrollment, retention and persistence.

Keywords:

• Business education
• content analysis
• ranking model
• teaching excellence

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