The Impact of Service Quality on Teachers’ Satisfaction: The Case of Battambang Teacher Education College
Abstract
The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of the English Literacy Training Project (ELTP) on the satisfaction of primary school teacher trainees at Battambang Teacher Education College (BTEC), with a specific emphasis on the quality of service provided. Adopting a quantitative research approach, the study distributed 141 questionnaires using random sampling techniques and analyzed the data through descriptive and inferential statistics. The analysis, incorporating Pearson's correlation and regression analyses, aimed to clarify the relationships and effects posited by the research hypotheses. The findings highlighted that the quality of service, across five dimensions—reliability, assurance, tangibility, empathy, and responsiveness—played a significant role in influencing the satisfaction levels of the primary school teacher trainees. Based on these insights, the study suggests improvements that could yield substantial and lasting benefits for both the project's implementers and the educators at BTEC. The importance of this study stems from its demonstration of the crucial role that efficient operational services play in elevating the satisfaction of primary school teacher trainees. It offers valuable guidance for organizations to examine service quality more critically and identify areas where beneficiary satisfaction may be lacking, thereby facilitating ongoing enhancements to service delivery.
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