Guide for Preparing Self-Study Document CAA Certified Reviewer Project

Workshop 1: Preparing the Self-Study Document CAA Certified Reviewer Project Commission for Academic Accreditation Ministry of Education, UAE February 2020 1

Session 4: Educational Programs Dr. Dawit Teklu Commissioner Commission for Academic Accreditation Ministry of Education, UAE February 2022 2

Outline Introduction Guidelines from the PM-RPA Selected Topics Practical Session/ Group Exercise 3

Introduction Presentation 30 minutes Practical Session/ Group Exercise 30 minutes Group Reports and Presentations 30 minutes 4

Education Programs Section 2 of the Self-Study Made up of 14 sub-Sections 5

Guidelines from the PM-RPA The CAA expects that the section addresses the following: Program Planning and Development Budgeting for Programs Program Structure and completion Requirements National Qualifications Framework (QFEmirates) Graduate Programs General Education Remedial Courses Internship or Practicum 6

Guidelines from the PM-RPA The CAA expects that the section addresses the following: Teaching Methods Student Assessment Course Delivery Course and Program Evaluation Program Effectiveness Substantive Change for Programs Please refer to PP. 16-20 of the PMRPA 7

Guidelines from the PM-RPA 2.1 Program Planning and Development The Self-Study must fully address the need for a new program. This includes conducting a thorough market analysis. Answering the questions how does the program compare to other programs at comparable institutions, and what is distinctive about the program is very important. The Self-Study should detail how the program prepares graduates for employment and further education . Details of a feasibility study are presented in Annex 9 8

Guidelines from the PM-RPA Importance of Projections The Self-Study must include Enrollment projections by program Identification of required facilities Human and non-human resource requirements Long and Short Term budgets 9

2.10 Student Assessment HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE STUDENT ASSESSMENT? 10

Student Assessment Assessment of Student Learning is the systematic collection, review, and use of information about educational programs undertaken for the purpose of improving student learning and development. Source: NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT (NILOA) www.learningoutcomesassessment.org 11

YOUR TURN WHY DO INSTITUTIONS CONDUCT LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT 12

Some Reasons for Assessment To meet Accreditation Standards To answer questions about institutional practices and the curriculum To make sure students are learning what they need to learn in life and careers. To make sure students receive a high quality education Source: NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT (NILOA) www.learningoutcomesassessment.org . 13

Assessment and CAA Expectations The CAA expects that all institutions regularly assess all academic programs to show that students meet the specified learning outcomes. The CAA expects that there is evidence to show that institutions use the results from the assessments for program improvement. The CAA expects institutions to document their institutional effectiveness efforts. 14

Guidelines from the PM-RPA 2.10 Student Assessment The Self-Study should address how the important issue of assessment is handled. Specifically, the Self-Study should present evidence that there is a systematic assessment of student learning outcomes. Evidence of use of direct and indirect assessment procedures Evidence of Use of assessment results to make changes /improvements in teaching and learning. 15

Requirements & Suggestions . Requirement: XXXX is required to revise the CLOs for the course to identify competencies that are appropriate and measurable. Requirement: XXXX is required to re-write the CLOs for the course and ensure they meet the expectations of QFEmirates Level 7. Requirement: XXXX is required to provide a revised syllabus for the course that links PLOs, CLOs, and assignments, as well as provides more detail on assessment. 16

Requirements & Suggestions Suggestion: The ERT suggests the course reduces number of assessments and makes greater use of case-based learning to achieve CLOs. Suggestion: The ERT suggests that XXXX consider adding more writing-intensive, experiential, and active learning related to QFEmirates Level 9 descriptors to the course. 17

Closing the Assessment Loop Plan What are the goals and objectives How should the course be delivered Do Conduct the course accordingly Check Carry out student learning assessment Act What improvements/changes do we need to make 18

Closing the Loop 19

Thank you!

Hands On / Team Exercise 21

Practical Session/ Group Exercise Each group should answer the following How would you demonstrate that there is a systematic assessment of student learning outcomes? What kind of evidence will you include in the Self-Study to show the use of direct and indirect assessment procedures? How would you present evidence that assessment results are used to make changes/improvements in teaching and learning How would you present evidence that the program under review is delivered at the appropriate level of QFEmirates? ? 22

Good Luck