Comparative Study of Teaching and Learning Centers in Universities by Country

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to compare the roles and functions of teaching and learning centers in universities operated in three Asian countries and to find effective management strategies. To this end, periodic or non-periodical literature analysis and interviews with the staffs, were conducted together with the domestic and overseas research. As a result of the study, Korea is in the center of learner support, while Singapore is in the center of teaching support, and the Philippines has only a few programs for learners and teachers. This phenomenon means that the operation of the university’s teaching and learning center focuses on strengthening the teaching and learning capacity to support teachers and learners. In addition, the establishment of teaching and learning centers in each country is composed of institutions affiliated with the College of Education as separate independent institutions, supporting teams or individuals. In terms of financial aspects, Human and financial distinctions were significantly different.