Students’ Satisfaction with the Teaching and Learning of the Composition Course: A Case Study at Pakse Teacher Training College, Lao PDR

Abstract

This research aimed to study students’ satisfaction with the teaching and learning of the Composition course. The study examined five aspects: course content in the curriculum, instructor performance, organization of teaching and learning activities, supporting instructional materials and equipment, and measurement and evaluation of learning outcomes. The sample group consisted of 47 students from Class 2 of the Bachelor’s Degree Program in Lao Language, selected through purposive sampling. The research instrument used was a satisfaction questionnaire, and statistical methods were applied to analyze the data. The findings revealed that students’ overall satisfaction with the teaching and learning of the Composition course in Class 2 of the Bachelor’s Degree Program in Lao Language at Pakse Teacher Training College, academic year 2024–2025, was at a very high level across all five aspects. These included: Instructor aspect (Mean = 4.36; SD = 0.79). Teaching and learning activities (Mean = 4.24; SD = 0.83). Instructional materials and supporting equipment (Mean = 4.24; SD = 0.83). Measurement and evaluation (Mean = 4.24; SD = 0.86). Curriculum content (Mean = 3.92; SD = 0.78). The study also recommended that instructors should encourage students to engage in deeper thinking, express creative and constructive opinions, provide adequate teaching materials and media to support learning activities, and select course content that is practical and beneficial for real-life application.