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Dr. Egils Praulitis, UWE, Jan 2008

QUALITY ASSURANCE in UK HIGHER EDUCATION. Dr. Egils Praulitis, UWE, Jan 2008. The UK Educational Landscape. School. The primary curriculum (5-11yrs) The secondary curriculum (11-14yrs 14-19yrs Learning (GCSE & A Levels). Codes of Practice. Vocational Training. Higher Education.

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Dr. Egils Praulitis, UWE, Jan 2008

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  1. QUALITY ASSURANCE in UK HIGHER EDUCATION Dr. Egils Praulitis, UWE, Jan 2008

  2. The UK Educational Landscape School The primary curriculum (5-11yrs) The secondary curriculum (11-14yrs 14-19yrs Learning (GCSE & A Levels) Codes of Practice Vocational Training Higher Education College of Further Education University Degrees Masters Doctorates Diplomas NVQs BTEC Nationals Dr. Egils Praulitis, UWE, Jan 2008

  3. Vocational Training Higher Education Dr. Egils Praulitis, UWE, Jan 2008

  4. Framework for Higher Education Qualifications Dr. Egils Praulitis, UWE, Jan 2008

  5. Academic Standards Statutory Bodies Licence to practise Higher Education Sector (Universities) Professional Bodies Dr. Egils Praulitis, UWE, Jan 2008

  6. European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education http://www.enqa.eu/ Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area Dr. Egils Praulitis, UWE, Jan 2008

  7. Codes of Practice Dr. Egils Praulitis, UWE, Jan 2008

  8. Subject Benchmark Statements • Honours degree subject benchmark statements • Biomedical science (2007) • Biosciences (2007) • Agriculture, forestry, agricultural sciences, food sciences and consumer sciences (2002) • Master's level subject benchmark statements • NHS/Department of Health subject benchmark statements Dr. Egils Praulitis, UWE, Jan 2008

  9. Reviews and Audits Academic review Access to Higher Education Collaborative provision audit Foundation Degree Healthcare education Institutional audit Integrated quality and enhancement review Review of postgraduate research programmes Dr. Egils Praulitis, UWE, Jan 2008

  10. University Quality Assurance Procedures Programme Validation Programme Specifications PSRB accreditation? • Programme Marketing and Recruitment • Academic Quality Management • Programme Development (External Advisors) • Programme Management Meetings • Examination Papers (External Examiners) • Annual QA Review • Programme QA Meetings (Staff and Student Feedback) • University QA • Academic Review (6 yr cycle) Dr. Egils Praulitis, UWE, Jan 2008

  11. Annual Programme QA Review Staff Feedback Annual Module Report Student Feedback Annual Module Questionnaire Annual Programme QA Review Meeting Agenda Student Satisfaction Survey NSS Questionnaire Dr. Egils Praulitis, UWE, Jan 2008

  12. Faculty QA Overview Dr. Egils Praulitis, UWE, Jan 2008

  13. Quality Assurance Administration • University (Academic Registrar) • Academic Regulations • Academic Procedures • Modular Assessment Regulations (MAR) • Faculty (Director of Academic Quality and Standards) • Faculty QA Office (3~4 Admin Staff) • Interval Validations, Examination Boards, PSRB Accreditations, External Examiners, QAA Reviews, Institutional Audit Support, etc, etc, etc. Dr. Egils Praulitis, UWE, Jan 2008

  14. Quality Assurance Loading on Staff and Students? Ensure that QA systems are streamline, and avoid replication! Dr. Egils Praulitis, UWE, Jan 2008

  15. Questions? Dr. Egils Praulitis, UWE, Jan 2008

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