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ROADSHOW MQA 2008 : KOD AMALAN AKREDITASI PROGRAM ( CODE OF PRACTICE FOR PROGRAMME ACCREDITATION, COPPA ) 16 OKTOBER 2008 – 13 NOVEMBER 2008 SESI 1 : KERTAS 1 AN OVERVIEW OF MALAYSIAN HIGHER EDUCATION QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEM. MALAYSIAN QUALIFICATIONS AGENCY. OUTLINE. 1997 Till 2008
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ROADSHOW MQA 2008 : KOD AMALAN AKREDITASI PROGRAM (CODE OF PRACTICE FOR PROGRAMME ACCREDITATION, COPPA) 16 OKTOBER 2008 – 13 NOVEMBER 2008 SESI 1 : KERTAS 1 AN OVERVIEW OF MALAYSIAN HIGHER EDUCATION QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEM MALAYSIAN QUALIFICATIONS AGENCY
OUTLINE 1997 Till 2008 LAN migration to MQA Malaysian Qualifications Agency (1/11/07) Quality Assurance- Programme Accreditation (COPPA ) Institutional Audit (COPIA) Self Accrediting certification of HEP Malaysian Qualifications Register Implementation Dates Guidelines/Codes Available pzv/09/09/08
Quality Assurance (QA) Development Between 1997 Till 2008 Pre 1996- internal affair & licensing 1997 -LAN for programme accreditation of PHEIs QAD (2002) for Public universities by audits 2005 –Cabinet –consolidate Quality Assurance for higher education and implement MQF 01/11/2007- Est. of MQA 2008- introducing the changes in QA framework -programme accreditation and audit within MQF All Higher Education Providers (HEPs) pzv/09/09/08
Key Factors Guiding Quality Assurance Changes Capacity building and access Mobility, portability and recognition of qualifications (learning) Global education hub Effectiveness of QA International developments National Higher Education Master Plans Beyond 2020- 3 As – leveling up quality of higher education pzv/09/09/08
NATIONAL STRATEGIES-TRANSFORMING HIGHER EDUCATION OUT COMES BASED EDUCATION Mid Term Review 9th National Dev. Plans Thrust 2 to raise the capacity for knowledge, innovation and to nurture a –high quality , knowledgeable and innovative human capital imbued with good values 1.Whole organisation strategies-effective learning environment 2. Leaner centric –Outcomes based focus 3. Community involvement Human Capital with First-class Mentality Governance Academia Leadership Teaching and Learning Research and Development Apex Universities MyBrain15 Lifelong Learning Academic Performance Audit Graduate Training Scheme zitamohd afahmi/MQA /shanghai Transformation Framework Institutional Pillars Critical Agenda Source: National Higher Education Action Plan 2007-2010 5
LAN / QAD MIGRATION TO MQA pzv/09/09/08
MALAYSIAN QUALIFICATIONS AGENCY (1/11/07) Stakeholders pzv/09/09/08
Quality Assurance Framework 1. Programme Accreditation, 2. Institutional Audit and 3. Self Accrediting Institution Certification pzv/09/09/08
1.Programme Accreditation pzv/09/09/08 • Public confidence • Outcomes focus • Provisional Accreditation • Final programme accreditation • No re-accreditation required • Programme maintenance audit once in 3 years
Professional and Skill Qualifications pzv/09/09/08 • Professional Programmes and Qualifications • Professional programmes (leads to recognition for practice) to be submitted to MQA • Joint Technical Committee –HEPs must comply with formats, standards & criteria for programme accreditation set by the professional bodies • Skills Programme and Qualifications • Programme and qualifications based on NOSS by Department of Skills Development, Ministry of Human Resource • Non-NOSS will be processed by MQA and evaluated by peer experts
2. Institutional Audits Examines the effectiveness of the quality management systems used to manage the institution’s core functions (policies, processes, practices and reviews) Audits are about accountability and development (CQI) Types –comprehensive /thematic, maintenance. Universities Academic Performance Audit 2008-2009
3. Certification -Self Accrediting Inst. Purpose: road map to institutional autonomy on academic programmes Process: Invitation by Minister of HE (eligibility criteria), HEP submits application, subject to full institutional audit. Certification is revocable Effect: exempted from programme accreditation. Apply to register programmes as accredited. External check: Subject to institutional audit once every 5 years. pzv/09/09/08
Malaysian Qualifications Register Provides information on accredited programmes and qualifications of higher education providers in Malaysia Registry of assessors Serves to enhance public confidence of higher education qualifications as National reference centre/UNESCO Portal for HE (Malaysia) facilitate credit transfer, mobility and recognition pzv/09/09/08
Programme Accreditation A programme is accredited by HEP fulfilling the quality assurance standards –(S. 2 COPPA) QA standards in 9 areas-all Benchmarked Standards (must have) must fulfill all Benchmarked Standards. specific level in Malaysian Qualifications Framework- level, 8 domains of Learning Outcomes and credit the relevant Programme Discipline Standards the relevant Guide To Good Practices-e.g. Open Entry, Post Graduates, Distance Learning (if relevant) National policies pzv/09/09/08
PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES (MALAYSIAN QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME STANDARDS) Design of the program Content & Structure,Teaching & Learning, Assessment methods PROCESS INDICATORS Quality Management -policies, processes, practices, monitoring, review & improvement to deliver program in such a way that students achieve learning outcomes STUDENTS, ACADEMIC FACULTY, ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF, SUPPORT STAFF, EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES,
PROGRAMME EVALUATION • Qualitative (S. 6 COPPA) and Quantitative • Evaluation Instrument • Level 5 Excellent - Minimally all benchmarked standards and enhanced standards at Attainment Level 3 • Level 4 Good - Minimally all benchmarked standards and 50% enhanced standards at Attainment Level 3 • Level 3 Satisfactory - Minimally all benchmarked standards at Attainment Level 3 • Level 2 Less Than Satisfactory - At least 70% of all benchmarked standards at Attainment Level 3 • Level 1 Unsatisfactory - Less Than 70% attainment of all benchmarked standards at Attainment Level 3
USES OF THE SCALE To identify areas of strength and concerns To identify areas that need further information or attention of institutions concerned To refine the areas of strengths and concerns after gathering and verifying information To achieving objectivity in collective judgment To determine whether a programme merits accreditation
Implementation Plans1.Approvals to conductProgrammes 2. Programme Accreditation
Approval of Programmes by MOHE-steps pzv/09/09/08 An established HEP applies to MQA for provisional accreditation to obtain the certificate of minimum quality requirement (CMQR); The HEP submits CMQR to MOHE to support programme approval; Once the HEP obtains formal approval and the programme commences, MQA will issue Provisional Accreditation certificate.
Code of Practice for Programme Accreditation 2008 (COPPA) pzv/09/09/08 • The Code explains the requirements, documentation and procedures for programme accreditation. • 6 sections • 1. The Overview of Quality Assurance of Malaysian Higher Education • 2. Guidelines on Criteria and Standard for Programme Accreditation (9 areas) • 3.Submission for provisional and full accreditation (information required-general and programme specifics-MQA 01 and 02) • 4.Programme Accreditation (preparation and process) • 5. The Panel of Assessors • 6. Guidelines to Preparing Programme Accreditation Report.
Change is the only thing that is permanent pzv/09/09/08