The Role of Students in Program and Course Evaluation

Quality Assurance Unit Alexandria University Faculty of Medicine Alexandria University qaunit@alexmed.edu.eg

Quality Quality in education systems Accreditation Evaluation The role of students

What is quality? It is the delivery of a service / product characterized by certain specifications that would achieve the satisfaction of the user.

Quality in Higher Education Continuous improvement + Qualified performance Evaluation Efficient graduates in community

What is Accreditation ? A certificate from NAQAEE that will evaluate the Faculty to see whether it meets the criteria set by them . In Egypt : NAQAAE الهيئه القوميه لضمان الجودة والاعتماد www.naqaae.org AFM accredited in October 2011 We will Re new in October 2016

Why We will Renew ??? Accreditation dead Timeline for Planning Programs Accreditation on December 31, 2021.

Why We will Renew ??? Accreditation dead Timeline for Programs Accreditation on December 31, 2021

NAQAAE National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education (NAQAAE) was established year 2006 by the Egyptian Parliament. Independent association Related to the Ministerial Council Responsibility: auditing + accreditation for educational institutions in Egypt (at all levels, governmental & private)

Centres for QA in the universities NAQAAE Centres for QA in the universities QA units in faculties

Quality assurance Unit in AFM Team work of : Dean and 3 vice deans Director of QAU. Quality team in QAU 7 Staff members Coordinators‘ Head of departments in AFM. Students

Questioners The role of QAU : 1- Questioners for satisfaction : for educational process and exam for all grades from grade one to six. 2- for Staff members. 3- for Post graduate. 4- Alumini of AFM 5. Stakeholders holder ( Ministry of health) 6. Any congress 7. Library …….etc

Post graduate : Auditing all course spex and new spex Approve any new scientific degree: Professional diploma / Master/ Doctorate Auditing control system of Exam Training plan : for, Leader staff members, house officer , students, administrative,

Strategic plan: Sharing and audit : past strategic plan 2008-2013 Recent one 2015-2020

Student activity Student Congress

Strategic plan congress

Public awareness for some diseases

Marathon

Orientation project

Convoy

General Framework for QA in HE Follow-up and evaluation Input Output Students Graduates Scientific research Community services Staff members Curricula Educational processes Laboratories Infrastructure Administrative and technical processes Follow-up and evaluation

QA Cycle

Phases for QAA in HE Institutions Step 1 Establish a system for QA = Mission & Vision Academic standards (Minimal specifications for graduates) 3. Auditing system = QAU Step 2 Accreditation = Documented certification by (NAQAAE) that the institution has accomplished its mission according to the determined academic standards.

What will the faculty prepare for RE new Accreditation? Mission & Vision Strategic goals & Plan Action Plan to fulfill Accreditation Standards (16 standard) Self Study

Mission of AFM Vision of AFM provide the community: physicians competent in diagnosis and treatment of its health problems Physicians applying professional ethics and are caring for essential social values. To enrich medical sciences with scientific research that participates in solving community problems AFM is aspiring to be an excellence and creativity model in medical education, scientific research and effectiveness in community participation that will position it in the top level between its peers on the national, international levels.

General Standards for a HE Graduate ( Minimal specifications ) Malleability to labor conditions in the home land / abroad with respect to traditions & cultures Communication abilities Self-learning & continuous education Problem solving Decision making Creativity & innovation Time management Management of crisis Self confidence Manners & behavior Acceptable appearance

Accreditation process What are the fields requiring the participation of students during the faculty development process Curriculum Student support Teaching & Learning Continuous assessment Evaluation Community services Team work Development of faculty resources Decision making Planning of faculty policies Accreditation process

Course / Curriculum: Read the ILOs for each curriculum Get acquainted with the program & course specifications

Teaching and Learning Interaction in class Self-learning Scientific assignments E-learning

Team Work Collaboration with colleagues Cooperation in research assignments Coordination of work plan Exchange of ideas & experiences

Evaluation It is the collection of information about the educational process. Judging its effectiveness. Making necessary decisions & taking procedures for improvement.

Aims of the Evaluation Process Analyze of current situation (Points of weaknesses & points of strengths) Identify deficiencies Report results + recommendations for improvements Discuss and decide procedures for improvement in relation to standards

Criteria for Successful Evaluation : Covering all phases of the educational program) (Including every element within the educational process)

Tools and Evaluation Methods Direct Indirect 1. Your professors asks you 1- Questionnaires 2. Discussion groups 2. Exams

Role of Students in Evaluation Be active & positive Objective criticism Objective recommendations for improvement Confidentiality of evaluation Effectiveness of evaluation reaching up to authority; join faculty committees QAU

Accreditation Your role during the follow up visits by peer reviewers & external evaluator Attendance of discussion sessions with reviewers Transparency Objectivity Truthfulness Evidence-based comments Loyalty to your faculty

Why is Your Opinion Important ? The student is the focus of the teaching process. You are the recipient of the educational service. The faculty works to improve the educational services that you receive This is the main purpose of the application of quality systems in higher education.

ALL YOU Quality of education is the responsibility of And are the most important party

How Can I Participate? Committee for Student paticipation at QAU www.alexmed.edu.eg Faculty Units/ QAU/Student Paticipation E-mail for QAU: qaunit@alexmed.edu.eg Students guide booklet

References http://www.naqaae.org/ http://www.arabicstat.com/board/showthread.php?t=962

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