Important information about
OBE
(Outcome-based Education)
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Washington Accord
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The Washington Accord is an international accreditation
agreement for professional engineering academic degrees,
between the bodies responsible for accreditation in its
signatory countries.
The signatories as of 2010 are Australia, Canada, the Republic
of Ireland, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South
Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia (2009), the United
Kingdom and the United States.
The agreement recognizes that there is substantial
equivalency of programs accredited by those signatories.
Graduates of accredited programs in any of the signatory
countries are recognized by the other signatory countries as
having met the academic requirements for entry to the
practice of engineering. Recognition of accredited programs is
not retroactive but takes effect only from the date of
admission of the country to signatory status.
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For Malaysia
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All engineering degrees are accrediated by
Engineering Accreditation Council Malaysia
(EAC) (http://www.eac.org.my/)
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Membership of the EAC comprises five (5)
stakeholders namely,
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the Board of Engineers (BEM),
the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM),
Industry Employers,
Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) and
the Public Service Department (JPA).
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Outcome-based Education
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To join Washington Accord, the
engineering degree need to adapt
“outcome-based education” method.
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OBE addresses the following key questions:
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What do you (lecturer) want the students to have or
able to do?
How will you (lecturer) know what they have
achieved it?
How do you (lecturer) close the loop
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Outcome-based Education
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Focuses on student learning by:
Using learning outcome statements to make
explicit what the student is expected to be able
to know, understand or do;
 Providing learning activities which will help the
student to reach these outcomes;
 Assessing the extent to which the student meets
these outcomes through the use of explicit
assessment criteria.
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Implementation of OBE Program
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Effective Program Educational Objectives.
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Effective Program Outcomes.
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Practical Assessment Tools.
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Effective Assessment Planning.
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Robust Evaluation Planning.
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Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
procedures in place
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Characteristics of OBE curricula
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It has program objectives, program
outcomes, course outcomes and
performance indicators.
It is objective and outcome driven, where
every stated objective and outcomes can be
assessed and evaluated.
It is centered around the needs of the
students and the stakeholders.
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Characteristics of OBE curricula (cont…)
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Every learning outcome is intentional and
therefore the outcomes must be assessed using
suitable performance indicators.
Program objectives address the graduates
attainment within 3-5 years after their
graduation.
Program outcomes, which consist of abilities
to be attained by students before they graduate,
are formulated based on the program objectives.
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Programme Objectives (PEO):
(Mechanical)
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To develop technically competent mechanical
engineers well-trained in basic principles so that
they are able to adapt to technological
advancement.
To produce broad-minded mechanical engineers
who are able to manage well in technology as
well as in human relations.
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Programme Objectives (PEO):
(Telecommunications)
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To produce all-rounded engineers in the
telecommunications technologies in support of
the emerging ICT industry.
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To develop capable technical leaders who are
able to spearhead the advancement of
telecommunications in the country
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Programme Objectives (PEO):
(Bio-Instrumentation)
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To produce engineers of high calibre who will
lead, facilitate and support the development of
biotechnology, health, and life sciences
industries in Malaysia.
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To spearhead and enhance the efficiency of
wealth creation via the biotechnology, health,
and life sciences industries of Malaysia.
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Programme Outcomes (PO):
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Ability to acquire and apply fundamental
principles of science and engineering.
Capability to communicate effectively.
Acquisition of technical competence in
specialised areas of engineering discipline.
Ability to identify, formulate and model
problems and find engineering solutions based
on a system approach.
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Programme Outcomes (PO):
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Ability to conduct investigation and research
on engineering problems in a chosen field of
study.
Understanding of the importance of
sustainability and cost-effectiveness in design
and development of engineering solutions.
Understanding and commitment to
professional and ethical responsibilities.
Ability to work effectively as an individual, and
as a member/leader in a team.
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Programme Outcomes (PO):
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Ability to be a multi-skilled engineer with good
technical knowledge, management, leadership
and entrepreneurial skills.
Awareness of the social, cultural, global and
environmental responsibilities as an engineer.
Capability and enthusiasm for selfimprovement through continuous professional
development and life-long learning.
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Learning Outcomes (LO)
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Outcomes that are expected from a certain
subject and these are assessed and evaluated
through various measurement tools.
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EAC’s visit
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Will check on
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Exam scripts/assignments/ lab reports
EAC’s documents
Labs and experiment equipments
Facilities such as lecture hall, library, etc…
Lecturer and staffs
Students
And others…
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http://www.eac.org.my/web/list_accredited.html
http://www.eac.org.my
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