Session 6
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Common Problems Associated with Writing
Learning Outcomes
Comments from your reports
Common Problems:
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Language is too vague or too specific for course level
Use of unclear words and phrases
There are too many learning outcomes
There are too many verbs in one learning outcome
Overuse of the same verb
Inappropriate cognitive level
Use of progression
Learning outcomes are not realistic
Learning outcomes that are not, or cannot be, assessed
Course Constructive Alignment
Template
Intended Learning
Outcomes
On successful completion
of the course, the student
should be
able to:
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Assessment
Continuous Assessment?
Percentage %
Final Examination –
Format? %
Pass Standard
Penalties
Total grade
Assessments types
Rubrics
Teaching & Learning
Activities
What will the students
do to learn?
Teaching methods
Class activities
Eligibility requirements for NCAAA academic Acc.
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Program authorized
Eligibility application
Program specification (report template)
Course specification (sample of 3 CS from each level)
Description of the course, program requirements and regulations
Annual course (sample)
Program reports (last two years repots)
Student evaluation survey results (repot)
Graduated students, evaluations available (report)
Program advisory committees (report + sample)
Indicators and benchmarks (report)
Consistency with qualifications framework (report)
Self evaluation scales (template)
Self study report (template)
Strategic Plan (College/ Program+ Institutional)
Strategic plan for Quality Assurance (summary concern each Program)
The most important comments on Learning and Teaching
1. It is important to elaborate more with clear evidence and report about how
the Program achieved the Learning Outcomes at courses level and
Program level.
2. Sub-standards are need more clarifications with additional discussions and
evaluation and should contain a summary concerning each Program.
Clarify the use of KPIs with benchmarking and analysis. It is important to
link the discussion with suitable and updated evidences and these evidences
should be reported with specific details in the SSR.
3. KPIs’ information which reflects the success of the learning outcomes of the
Programs should be reported in details.
4. Programs should provide detailed report about benchmarks. Which KPIs
were being utilized in this benchmarks process?
5. Sub-standards 4.1, the overall Program learning outcomes should be
consistent with the NQF.
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Subsection 4.6 Quality of Teaching: Updated evidence is required on
quality of teaching.
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Reports on Employer Survey and Alumni Survey analysis are required.
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Results and statistics for Student Survey, Course Evaluation Surveys,
Students Experience Surveys, Alumni and graduates Surveys and
Employers Survey are required and should reported in details.
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The updated Program Five Year Plan must be enclosed with this SSR as
evidence and a point of reference.
10. Using the NCAAA KPI’s for standard (4) is highly recommended.
Conclusion
Thank you for your time and reflections
Dr. Gregory J. Maffet
Dr. Nasser M. Sarhan