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Quality Assurance & Accreditation Project. Peer reviewer Basic Workshop. Prof. Dr. Gamalat M. Ali Director of Tanta Quality Assurance Center , Tanta University. Internal System for Quality Management
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Quality Assurance & Accreditation Project Peer reviewerBasicWorkshop Prof. Dr. Gamalat M. Ali Director of Tanta Quality Assurance Center , Tanta University
Internal System for Quality Management A system that involves performance follow-up, precise identification of learning deficiencies and obstacles, suggestions for development and enhancement, policies, modification and needs-oriented priorities re-ordering and following-up the identification and implementation of development policies.
Internal System for Quality Management A system that involves: 1-Performance follow-up, 2-precise identification of learning deficiencies and obstacles (التشخيص), 3-suggestions for development and enhancement, policies(العلاج), 4-modification and needs-oriented priorities re-ordering التعديل واعادة ترتيب مقترحات و متطلبات سياسة التحسين بناء على تحديد الأولويات المبنى على تحديد الاحتياجات 5-following-up the identification and implementation of development policies.
The purposes of DE • Transitional phase to accreditation • Enhancement agenda • Builds upon the annual self-studies and the development projects • Evaluation of the effectiveness of Quality Assurance system and processes • Evaluation of the robustness of evidence base (internal reporting)
The Developmental Engagement Processs • The evidence base starts with the products of internal reviews • Annual faculty report (+) • Strategic review report (self-study) • Supporting documentation • Planning of developmental engagement • By NQAAC • By review chair • By institution and facilitator • By peer reviewers
The Developmental Engagement Process • Initial analysis by peer reviewers • Preparatory meeting by review chair • Engagements (site visit) verify and/or • Generate additional evidence • Conclusions, feedback and report-writing
Preliminary Action by NQAAA • In sequence 1- Identification of subject sectors to be reviewed within a given time slot and institutions to be reviewed. 2- Notification to Institution of intention to Review 3- Institution informs NQAAA of subject specialism within the provision
Preliminary Action by NQAAA 4- Selection of peer reviewers and acceptance by ' institution 5- Institution sends agreed documentation to NQAAA 6-8 weeks prior to first day of review. 6- QAAA makes documentation available to Chairman
Preliminary Action by Institution Preparation of documentation for review, including: * Initial submission to NQAAA * Documentation (B) to be sent to review team in advance of the review * Documentation to be made available to review team during review * Preparation of academic staff to respond to review * Allocation of responsibility for aspects of the review
The Evaluation Framework Academic Standards • Intended learning outcomes • Curriculum • Student assessment • Student achievement Quality of Learning opportunities • Teaching and learning • Student support • Learning resources Research and other scholarly activity Community Involvement Effectiveness of Quality Management and Enhancement • Governance and leadership • Quality assurance system • Self-evaluation, plans and impact
Documentation to be sent in advance Evaluation Initial commentary 1- Faculty Annual Report. 2- Programme (S) specifications. 3- Courses’ Specifications. 4- The latest course reports. 5- The latest programme (S) reports.
Documentation to be Reviewed in the Site Visit Evidence Based Evaluation • Programme approval (validation) documents • Programme handbooks • Student handbooks • Learner support materials (a sample may be sufficient)
Documentation to be Reviewed in the Site Visit Evidence Based Evaluation • External evaluators' reports for the last three years if applicable • Student feedback summaries • Outcomes of consultations, surveys and other engagements with students • Recruitment and progression data including employment
Documentation to be Reviewed in the Site Visit Evidence Based Evaluation • Records of staff-student liaison committee or the equivalent for the last year • Assessment criteria together with guidance and rules of marking or equivalent • Samples of students' assessed work representing all (الكنترول) levels and a sample of programmes • for at (محاضر لجان الممتحنين) Examination board minutes least three years
Documentation to be Reviewed in the Site Visit Evidence Based Evaluation • Staff CVs including summary lists of research, conference papers and publications • Examples of the output from recent community service activity • Staff development programme and reports • Professional, statutory and regulatory body reports if relevant
The Evaluative Framework & Criteria 1- The Academic Standards. 2- Quality of Learning Opportunities. 3- Research and other Scholarly Activity. 4- Community Involvement 5-The Effectiveness of Quality Management and Enhancement.