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What is the minimum number of members required to form an external quality assurance team?
What is the minimum number of members required to form an external quality assurance team?
Which role is primarily responsible for writing the external report for accreditation?
Which role is primarily responsible for writing the external report for accreditation?
Which of the following is NOT a task of the external review team?
Which of the following is NOT a task of the external review team?
What is essential for an external quality assurance team member to possess?
What is essential for an external quality assurance team member to possess?
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What is a primary responsibility of the head of the quality external reviewing team?
What is a primary responsibility of the head of the quality external reviewing team?
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Which of the following competencies is NOT necessary for the head of the external reviewing team?
Which of the following competencies is NOT necessary for the head of the external reviewing team?
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What should the external review team do to ensure accuracy in the decision-making process?
What should the external review team do to ensure accuracy in the decision-making process?
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Who acts as the official spokesperson for the external review team?
Who acts as the official spokesperson for the external review team?
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What is the main purpose of external quality assurance in educational organizations?
What is the main purpose of external quality assurance in educational organizations?
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Which task is NOT typically a responsibility of external quality assurance?
Which task is NOT typically a responsibility of external quality assurance?
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What is one criterion for selecting external reviewers?
What is one criterion for selecting external reviewers?
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Which of the following best defines accountability in the context of external quality assurance?
Which of the following best defines accountability in the context of external quality assurance?
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What role does external quality assurance play in informing stakeholders?
What role does external quality assurance play in informing stakeholders?
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Which aspect is improved or ensured through external quality assurance?
Which aspect is improved or ensured through external quality assurance?
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What type of experience should the head of the peer review panel possess?
What type of experience should the head of the peer review panel possess?
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How can external quality assurance benefit educational organizations?
How can external quality assurance benefit educational organizations?
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What is the main requirement of a compulsory external quality assurance system?
What is the main requirement of a compulsory external quality assurance system?
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What is one motivation for institutions to engage in a voluntary external quality assurance process?
What is one motivation for institutions to engage in a voluntary external quality assurance process?
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Which type of external quality assurance focuses on evaluating the mission and objectives of educational institutions?
Which type of external quality assurance focuses on evaluating the mission and objectives of educational institutions?
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What is the primary focus of programmatic external quality assurance?
What is the primary focus of programmatic external quality assurance?
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What role does the external review team play in the external quality assurance process?
What role does the external review team play in the external quality assurance process?
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What is a common characteristic of both compulsory and voluntary EQA systems?
What is a common characteristic of both compulsory and voluntary EQA systems?
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In what scenario might voluntary external quality assurance be particularly appealing for an institution?
In what scenario might voluntary external quality assurance be particularly appealing for an institution?
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What could be a potential goal of an external reviewer's practices within an EQA system?
What could be a potential goal of an external reviewer's practices within an EQA system?
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Study Notes
External Quality Assurance System (Part 2)
- This lecture covers various aspects of external quality assurance
- Types of external quality assurance are discussed
- Roles of external quality assurance are explained
- The external quality assurance team (external reviewers) are mentioned
- Criteria for choosing external reviewers (standards)
- External quality assurance team formation processes are described
- Roles and tasks of the external review team
- Professional and ethical standards of external reviewing
- External review practices
Types of External Quality Assurance
- Compulsory system: All institutions falling under EQA mechanisms undergo periodic QA processes and frequently set up systems. This system applies to programs where the state bears responsibility.
- Voluntary system: Institutions or departments can voluntarily undergo EQA. Motivation can include gaining special status, competitive advantages for finding students and funding, or accessing specific funding schemes.
Types of External Quality Assurance (continued)
- Institutional EQA: Evaluates an institution's mission, objectives, resources, processes, and whether standards are met.
- Programmatic EQA: Focuses on individual programs' policies, standards, curricula, and alignment with national qualifications frameworks.
Roles/Tasks of External Quality Assurance
- Enhancing/improving procedures and identifying weaknesses/training needs at educational organizations
- Improving quality through benefits from inputs
- Enhancing quality of work and management processes
- Ensuring adherence to quality standards set by agencies
- Ensuring accountability
- Providing information about institutional quality to students and employers
Roles/Tasks of External Quality Assurance (continued)
- Quality control: Ensures adherence to established standards
- Accountability/Guidance: Focuses on upholding responsibilities and providing direction
- Improvement purposes: Aims to enhance the overall quality of the educational organization
Criteria for Choosing External Reviewers
- Possessing sufficient quantitative and qualitative resources
- Having successful experience and high reputation
- Experience in similar organizational structures
- Extensive experience the relevant fields being reviewed
- Experience in revising and evaluation, plus communication and information technology
- A recognized expert as Head of Peer/Panel review panel
- Appropriate training in the reviewed field
Quality Reviewers Team Formation
- Teams consist between 2-5 experts in various fields relative to the institution.
- Members must meet required quality assurance agency standards and have licensing
- Team members possess leadership abilities, expertise in scientific report writing.
- Team members have strong communication capabilities with the institution and quality assurance agency,
- Members have completed training in quality assurance, accreditation processes, techniques and report writing.
Role/Tasks of External Review Team
- Participating in investigating educational institutions' files for accreditation
- Participating in preparing field study plans
- Using evidence-collecting tools related to institutional performance
- Participating in evaluations for accreditation standard fulfillment
Head of Quality External Reviewing Team Role
- Coordinate team members, assigning tasks
- Prepare schedules for team visits to institutions
- Conduct coordination for accreditation visits
- Ensure adherence to predetermined plans for external reviews
- Regular communication with institution managers
- Review and evaluate institution performance, providing improvements suggestions
- Compose the external accreditation report with objectivity and sincerity
- Serve as the official spokesperson for the team
Professional and Ethical Standards of External Reviewing
- Verify evidence for decision-making
- Prepare flexible plans for reviewing processes.
- Conduct practical reviews, avoiding information loss
- Secure all data and information
- Make judgements based on correct, complete, and factual evidence
- Respect institution members, colleagues, and students
- Cooperate and guide personnel to enhance their self-confidence, achieving enhanced performance
- Publish findings of external review
External Review Practices
- Focus on analysis of mission, governance, management, academic programs, teaching staff, learning resources, students, related services, facilities, and financial resources.
- Accountability is essential, ensuring institutional integrity, promoting internal improvement, and providing stakeholders information.
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This quiz delves into the complexities of external quality assurance, exploring its types, roles, and team structures. Discover the criteria for selecting external reviewers and understand the professional and ethical standards involved in external reviewing practices.
