External Quality Assurance System (Part 2)

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What is the minimum number of members required to form an external quality assurance team?

  • 1 member
  • 4 members
  • 3 members
  • 2 members (correct)

Which role is primarily responsible for writing the external report for accreditation?

  • Institution manager
  • External review team members
  • Quality assurance agency
  • Head of quality external reviewing team (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a task of the external review team?

  • Collecting evidence related to institution performance
  • Preparing the field study plan
  • Hiring new faculty members (correct)
  • Investigating the educational institution's file

What is essential for an external quality assurance team member to possess?

<p>A license for external reviewing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary responsibility of the head of the quality external reviewing team?

<p>To coordinate the schedule of the team's site visit (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following competencies is NOT necessary for the head of the external reviewing team?

<p>Financial management experience (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the external review team do to ensure accuracy in the decision-making process?

<p>Use verified evidence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who acts as the official spokesperson for the external review team?

<p>The head of quality external reviewing team (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of external quality assurance in educational organizations?

<p>To ensure accountability and improve quality (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which task is NOT typically a responsibility of external quality assurance?

<p>Requesting changes in student standards (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one criterion for selecting external reviewers?

<p>They should possess a good reputation and experience in the relevant fields (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines accountability in the context of external quality assurance?

<p>Responsibility for educational quality and transparency (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does external quality assurance play in informing stakeholders?

<p>It ensures that stakeholders are aware of the organization's quality (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is improved or ensured through external quality assurance?

<p>Quality of management and organizational practices (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of experience should the head of the peer review panel possess?

<p>Recognition as an expert in the field of the institution (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can external quality assurance benefit educational organizations?

<p>By providing insights into training needs and weaknesses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main requirement of a compulsory external quality assurance system?

<p>Institutions are mandated to periodically undergo the QA process. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one motivation for institutions to engage in a voluntary external quality assurance process?

<p>To gain special status through accreditation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of external quality assurance focuses on evaluating the mission and objectives of educational institutions?

<p>Institutional EQA (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of programmatic external quality assurance?

<p>Assessing individual study programs to prepare students for specific professions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does the external review team play in the external quality assurance process?

<p>They evaluate the alignment of the institution's mission and objectives. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of both compulsory and voluntary EQA systems?

<p>Both require institutions to undergo external reviews. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario might voluntary external quality assurance be particularly appealing for an institution?

<p>When accreditation leads to increased competition and higher standards. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What could be a potential goal of an external reviewer's practices within an EQA system?

<p>To provide constructive feedback to enhance program quality. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Flashcards

External Quality Assurance

A process where external experts evaluate and assess the quality of an educational program or institution.

Criteria for External Reviewers

The external quality assurance team should consist of individuals who have experience in the field, a good reputation, and relevant skills.

Program-Specific Quality Assurance

The quality of academic programs may differ depending on the institution's policies, resources, and standards.

External Reviewers' Skills

External quality assurance teams should be experienced in communication and information technology, allowing them to effectively conduct reviews and communicate their findings.

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Expert Knowledge in External Review

The external review team should be knowledgeable in the specific field being reviewed.

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Head of External Review Team

The head of the external review team should be a recognized expert in the field of the educational institution being reviewed.

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Training for External Reviewers

External quality assurance teams should be trained to ensure they are familiar with the review process and standards.

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Goals of External Quality Assurance

External quality assurance helps institutions identify weaknesses, make improvements, and ensure accountability.

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Compulsory EQA

A system that requires all institutions or programs to undergo regular external quality assurance (EQA) reviews. This is often put in place when there's no formal licensing system for educational institutions.

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Voluntary EQA

A system where institutions or departments voluntarily choose to participate in EQA. This might be driven by a desire for special status or access to funding.

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Institutional EQA

Focuses on reviewing the overall goals, mission, and effectiveness of an educational institution. It looks to see if the institution is achieving what it set out to do.

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Programmatic EQA

Focuses on evaluating specific study programs, often those that prepare students for a particular profession.

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External Quality Assurance Team

A group of experts in education who are independent from the institution being reviewed. They are responsible for carrying out the EQA process and making recommendations.

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External Review Criteria

The standards and requirements that external reviewers use to assess the quality of an educational institution or program. These often include criteria related to curriculum, teaching, learning resources, and student outcomes.

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External Quality Assurance Team Formation

The process of forming the team of external reviewers, taking into account their expertise and experience in relation to the institution or program being reviewed.

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Roles and Tasks of External Review Team

The tasks and responsibilities of the external review team. These can include reviewing documentation, conducting interviews, observing classes, and formulating recommendations for improvement.

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External Reviewer Qualifications

A team member must have a license to conduct external reviews, be proficient in writing reports, and have a clear understanding of accreditation procedures.

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Investigating the Institution’s File

An essential task undertaken by the external team. This involves carefully examining all relevant documents, such as curriculum, student records, and faculty qualifications.

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Preparing a Field Study Plan

This plan is put into motion to gather information and evidence about the institution's performance on the ground.

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Evaluating Accreditation Standards

The team conducts an assessment to see if an educational institution meets the required standards of accreditation.

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Communication with the Institution

Transparency and clear communication with the institution are essential throughout the review process.

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Verification of Evidence

Evidence is meticulously checked to support every decision made during the accreditation process.

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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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