Abstract:

The training and assessment of university professors' teaching skills is a recent development within the Spanish University System. Only in the past decade have Spanish universities systematically evaluated the quality of their faculty's teaching. The introduction of the Organic University Law (LOSU) has presented considerable challenges, emphasizing the need for enhanced teaching capabilities and the establishment of a professional development framework. This framework aims to educate, assess, and enhance the overall quality of university teaching.The Rey Juan Carlos University has proactively addressed these challenges, aligning teacher training programs with a deliberate evaluation of teaching practices to facilitate effective student learning. This study aims to reveal the correlation between the Continuous Training Plan for the Teaching and Research Staff (PDI) at URJC and the evaluation of teaching quality conducted through the Teaching Quality Assessment Program.The paper outlines the structure of the training plan by areas and conducts an analysis of the offered training to promote a well-organized professional development framework guiding academic teaching careers. The continuous training plan and the competency framework guiding these actions align with a deliberate evaluation process, allowing for ongoing, personalized assessment to manage and enhance teaching quality. This approach promotes the professional development of faculty members at various stages of their careers.The Rey Juan Carlos University considers this strategy pivotal, viewing it as a cornerstone for assessing progress in the teaching function and providing constructive feedback to improve teaching activities, subsequently enhancing the overall learning process. The analysis of teaching quality evaluations has informed the university's expansion of faculty training, introducing new programs focused on specific PDI competencies. Faculty involvement in training teams has proven crucial, fostering engagement and awareness of the importance of pedagogical training to improve classroom learning processes.

Keywords:

Training teacher, teacher assessment, university.