Peer reviewer Basic Workshop

Prof. Dr. Gamalat M. AliDirector of Tanta Quality Assurance Center , Tanta University

Internal System for Quality Management

A system that involves performance follow-up, precise identification of

learning deficiencies and obstacles, suggestions for development and

enhancement, policies, modification and needs-oriented priorities re-

ordering and following-up the identification and implementation of

development policies.

Internal System for Quality Management

A system that involves:1-Performance follow-up,

2-precise identification of learning deficiencies and obstacles (التشخيص),

3-suggestions for development and enhancement, policies (العالج),

4-modification and needs-oriented priorities re-ordering

التعديل و اعادة ترتيب مقترحات و متطلبات سياسة التحسين بناء على تحديد األولويات المبنى على تحديد

االحتياجات5-following-up the identification and implementation of development policies.

• Transitional phase to accreditation

• Enhancement agenda

• Builds upon the annual self-studies and the

development projects

• Evaluation of the effectiveness of Quality Assurance

system and processes

• Evaluation of the robustness of evidence base (internal

reporting)

• The evidence base starts with the products of internal reviews Annual faculty report (+) Strategic review report (self-study) Supporting documentation

• Planning of developmental engagement By NQAAC By review chair By institution and facilitator By peer reviewers

• Initial analysis by peer reviewers

• Preparatory meeting by review chair

• Engagements (site visit) verify and/or

• Generate additional evidence

• Conclusions, feedback and report-writing

Preliminary Action by NQAAA• In sequence

1- Identification of subject sectors to be reviewed within a given time slot and institutions to be reviewed.

2- Notification to Institution of intention to Review

3- Institution informs NQAAA of subject specialism within the provision

4- Selection of peer reviewers and acceptance

by ' institution

5- Institution sends agreed documentation to

NQAAA

6-8 weeks prior to first day of review.

6- QAAA makes documentation available to

Chairman

Preliminary Action by NQAAA

Preparation of documentation for review, including:

* Initial submission to NQAAA

* Documentation (B) to be sent to review team in advance of the review

* Documentation to be made available to review team during review

* Preparation of academic staff to respond to review

* Allocation of responsibility for aspects of the review

Preliminary Action by Institution

Academic Standards Intended learning outcomes Curriculum Student assessment Student achievement

Quality of Learning opportunities Teaching and learning Student support Learning resources

Research and other scholarly activityCommunity InvolvementEffectiveness of Quality Management and Enhancement

Governance and leadership Quality assurance system Self-evaluation, plans and impact

What are the materials to be reviewed?

Documentation to be sent in advance

1 -Faculty Annual Report.

2 -Programme (S) specifications.

3 -Courses’ Specifications.

4 -The latest course reports.

5 -The latest programme (S) reports.

Evaluation Initial commentary

Documentation to be Reviewed in the Site Visit

• Programme approval (validation) documents

• Programme handbooks

• Student handbooks

• Learner support materials (a sample may be sufficient)

Evaluation Evidence

Based

Documentation to be Reviewed in the Site Visit

• External evaluators' reports for the last three years if applicable

• Student feedback summaries

• Outcomes of consultations, surveys and other engagements with students

• Recruitment and progression data including employment

Evaluation Evidence

Based

Documentation to be Reviewed in the Site Visit

• Records of staff-student liaison committee or the equivalent for the last year

• Assessment criteria together with guidance and rules of marking or equivalent

• Samples of students' assessed work representing all levels and a sample of programmes (الكنترول)

• for at (محاضر لجان الممتحنين) Examination board minutes least three years

Evaluation

Evidence

Based

Documentation to be Reviewed in the Site Visit

• Staff CVs including summary lists of research, conference papers and publications

• Examples of the output from recent community service activity

• Staff development programme and reports

• Professional, statutory and regulatory body reports if relevant

EvaluationEvidence

Based

What is the importance of these What is the importance of these

documents documents ??

The Evaluative Framework & CriteriaThe Evaluative Framework & Criteria

1- The Academic Standards.

2- Quality of Learning Opportunities.

3- Research and other Scholarly Activity.

4- Community Involvement

5-The Effectiveness of Quality Management and Enhancement.

Thank you