Australian higher education evaluation through assurance of learning
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Paper/Presentation Title | Australian higher education evaluation through assurance of learning |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | Kinash, Shelley (Author), Mathew, Trishita (Author), Lawson, Romy (Author), Herbert, James (Author), French, Erica (Author), Taylor, Tracy (Author), Hall, Cathy (Author), Fallshaw, Eveline (Author) and Summers, Jane (Author) |
Editors | Kalliola, Satu, Kettunen, Pekka, Eskelinen, Ossi, Kosonen, Kati-Jasmin, Rostila, Ilmari and Leander, Anu |
Journal or Proceedings Title | Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Evaluation for Practice (EVAL 2012) |
Number of Pages | 10 |
Year | 2012 |
Place of Publication | Pori, Finland |
ISBN | 9789514499597 |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | http://epublications.bond.edu.au/tls/39 |
Conference/Event | 8th International Conference on Evaluation for Practice |
Event Details | 8th International Conference on Evaluation for Practice Parent International Conference on Evaluation for Practice Event Date 18 to end of 20 Jun 2012 Event Location Pori, Finland |
Abstract | A collaborative research project conducted by five Australian universities inquired into the philosophy and motivation for Assurance of Learning (AoL) as a process of education evaluation. Associate Deans Teaching and Learning representing Business schools from twenty-five universities across Australia participated in telephone interviews. Data was analysed using NVIVO9. Results indicated that articulated rationale for AoL was both ensuring that students had acquired the attributes and skills the universities claimed they had, and the philosophy of continuous improvement. AoL was motivated both by ritualistic objectives to satisfy accreditation requirements and virtuous agendas for quality improvement. Closing-the-loop was emphasised, but was mostly wishful thinking for next steps beyond data collection and reporting. AoL was conceptualised as one element within the larger context of quality review, but there was no evidence of comprehensive frameworks or strategic plans. |
Keywords | assurance of learning; graduate attributes; education evaluation |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390303. Higher education |
390103. Economics, business and management curriculum and pedagogy | |
390402. Education assessment and evaluation | |
Public Notes | © Copyright the Authors, 2012. |
Byline Affiliations | Bond University |
University of Technology Sydney | |
Queensland University of Technology | |
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) | |
School of Management and Marketing | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q15y2/australian-higher-education-evaluation-through-assurance-of-learning
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