INFORMATION ON AREA 3: ASSESSMENT OF STUDENTS
Relationship Between Assessment and
Learning
Information on
Benchmarked Standards
3.1.1 Explain
how assessment principles, methods and practices are aligned to the learning
outcomes and programme content.
3.1.2
State how assessment of students is
consistent with the levels defined in the MQF and its eight domains of learning
outcomes (e.g., critical thinking, problem solving, integrated learning,
lifelong learning, etc.) The HEP may provide the information in a matrix form
similar to what is required for 1.2.2 as well as Table 3 in 2.3.3.
3.1.3
Indicate how the department monitors student
assessment to reduce curriculum overload and encourage integrated learning.
3.1.4
Describe how the
department ensures that appropriate attitudes are inculcated and assessed
(e.g., respect for socio-cultural diversity, sensitivity to rights of others,
cost effectiveness, teamwork, lifelong learning).
Information
on Enhanced Standards
3.1.5
Describe how the link between
assessment and learning outcomes are
periodically reviewed to ensure its effectiveness.
3.2
Assessment
Methods
Information
on Benchmarked Standards
3.2.1
Describe the student
assessment methods in terms of its duration, diversity, weightage, criteria and
coverage, and how these are documented and communicated to the students.
3.2.2
Describe how the
assessment methods, including that of practical training, clinical training,
studio projects, demonstrations and the like, can measure the students’
achievement of the learning outcomes.
3.2.3
How is the assessment
methodologies reviewed periodically
to ensure currency with development in best
practices?
3.2.4
Explain how the HEP
monitors the reliability and validity of student assessment over time and across
sites.
3.2.5
Describe how the review
of the assessment methods in the programme is conducted (e.g., the existence of
a permanent review committee on assessment, or in consultation with external
assessors and examiners, students, alumni, industry).
Information on Enhanced
Standards
3.2.6 Describe
how the internal assessments are comparable to that of external best practices (e.g.,
through evaluation by external examiners, in comparison with student assessment
held in reputable institutions).
3.2.7 Describe
how external expertise, locally and internationally, are consulted in the
review of the assessment system.
Management of Student
Assessment
Information on Benchmarked
Standards
3.2.8
Describe the
authority responsible for assessment policy and their terms of reference.
3.2.9
Explain the
mechanisms used to ensure the credibility, reliability and fairness of the assessment
system (for example, the use of external expertise, consultant, internal and
external vetting, continuous monitoring) in accordance with established
procedures and regulations.
3.2.10
Indicate the
committees and processes for:
i.
verification and
moderation of summative assessments; and
ii.
benchmarking academic
standards of assessment.
3.2.11
Describe how
confidentiality and security are ensured in student assessment processes and of
academic records.
3.2.12
Explain how
assessment performance and results are made available to students.
3.2.13
Explain how the
department provides feedback to the students on their academic performance to
ensure that they have sufficient time to undertake remedial measures.
3.2.14
How are records made
available to students for purposes of feedback on performance, review and
corrective measures?
3.2.15
Specify whether
students have the right to appeal. Provide information on the appeal policy and
processes. How are appeals dealt with?
3.2.16
Explain the mechanism
to review and implement new methods of assessment.
3.2.17
Append a copy of the
Regulations of Examination.
Information
on Enhanced Standards
3.2.18
How are student
representatives, academic staff and stakeholders involved in improving the
system of student assessment?
3.2.19 How
autonomous is the department and its academic staff in the management of
student assessment?
3.2.20 Explain
the nature of the independent external scrutiny of student assessment to improve
the management of the assessment system.
INFORMATION
ON AREA 4: STUDENT SELECTION AND SUPPORT SERVICES
4.1
Admission
and Selection
Information on Benchmarked Standards
4.1.1
Who is responsible
for student selection? State the academic criteria and the mechanisms for
admission to the programme and any other additional requirements. Show evidence
that the admission policy and mechanism is free from discrimination and bias.
4.1.2
Provide evidence that
the students selected fulfil the admission policies.
4.1.3
Describe the
admission mechanisms and criteria for students with other equivalent
qualifications (where applicable).
4.1.4
Show how the criteria
and mechanisms are published and disseminated.
4.1.5
Describe the appeal
mechanism.
4.1.6
Describe the
characteristics of students admitted. Provide a copy of any technical standards
that have been deployed for the admission of students with special needs.
4.1.7
Indicate the forecast
student intake for the next five years. (Refer also to item 13 of Part B). Describe
how the size of student intake is determined in relation to the capacity of the
department and explain the mechanisms that exist for adjustments, taking into
account the admission of visiting, exchange and transfer students.
4.1.8
Describe how the
selection methods comply with the HEP’s social responsibilities, human resource
requirements and needs for further studies and lifelong learning.
4.1.9
If a selection
interview is utilised, describe it.
4.1.10
State what special
programmes are provided for those who are selected but need additional remedial
assistance.
4.1.11 How
does the department continuously monitor and periodically review student
selection processes?
Information on Enhanced Standards
4.1.12
How does the
department engage the relevant stakeholders in the review of its admission
policy and processes?
4.1.13
Show the relationship
between student selection, the programme, and the learning outcomes.
4.2
Articulation
Regulation, Credit Transfer and Credit Exemption
Information
on Benchmarked Standards
4.2.1
Describe the policies,
regulations and processes of credit transfer, credit exemption and articulation
practices, and how these are disseminated.
Information
on Enhanced Standards
4.2.2
Describe how the
department keeps abreast of latest development with regards to articulation,
credit transfer and cross-border provisions.
4.3
Transfer
of Student
Information on Benchmarked
Standards
4.3.1
Explain the policy,
criteria and mechanisms to enable qualified students to transfer to another
programme. Indicate if there are appropriate mechanisms such as a bridging
course for students who need it.
4.3.2
Indicate how students
accepted for transfer demonstrate comparable achievements in their previous
institution of study. Provide the relevant data to support this.
Information on Enhanced
Standards
4.3.3
Describe how the
department facilitates student mobility, exchanges and transfers, nationally
and internationally.
4.4
Student
Support Services and Co-curricular Activities
(Many of the components of the student
support services below apply at the institutional level and the students at the
department level have access to these central services and facilities.)
Information on Benchmarked Standards
4.4.1
What support services
are made available to students? Show evidence that those who provide these
services are qualified. What other additional support programmes provided by
other organisations are accessible to students?
4.4.2
Describe the
accessibility, confidentiality and effectiveness of the academic, non-academic and career counselling services available
to students.
4.4.3
What mechanism is
available for students to complain and to appeal on matters relating to student
support services?
4.4.4
How are the adequacy,
effectiveness and safety of these services evaluated and ensured?
4.4.5
Describe the roles
and responsibilities of those responsible for student co-curricular activities.
4.4.6
Describe the
management of the activities and maintenance of student records.
4.4.7
How are students
orientated into the programme?
Information
on Enhanced
Standards
4.4.8
Describe the
relationship between the student support services and co-curricular activities
and the learning outcomes of the programme.
4.4.9
How is the effectiveness
of the counselling services measured, and the progress of those who seek its
services monitored? What plans are there to improve the services, including that
of enhancing the skills and professionalism of the counsellors?
4.4.10
Describe the mechanisms
that exist to identify students who are in need of spiritual, psychological,
social and academic support.
4.5
Student Representation and Participation
Information
on Benchmarked Standards
4.5.1
How are student
representation organised at the institutional and departmental levels?
4.5.2
How are students
encouraged to actively participate in curriculum development, teaching-learning
processes as well as in other areas that affect their welfare?
Information
on Enhanced Standards
4.5.3
How are student
activities and student organisations -- through which they acquire skills and
experiences to build character, leadership and responsibility -- supported by
the department?
4.5.4
What is the policy
regarding student publication? What facilities are available to encourage
student involvement in publication?
4.6
Alumni
Information
on Benchmarked Standards
Not
applicable.
Information
on Enhanced Standards
4.6.1 How
does the department network with its alumni?
4.6.2 How does the department encourage the alumni
to assist the students in preparing their professional future?
4.6.3 Describe the role of the alumni in curriculum
development, the achievement of the learning outcomes and the future direction
of the programme.
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