The purpose of this paper is to propose an approach for incorporating Statistical Process Control (SPC) charting technique to monitor and continuously improve the learning processes by monitoring the satisfaction of students who used an interactive computer-based learning material, which was produced to solve problems in the Operation Management course. By applying SPC methods, the authors examine the sources of process variation (common or special causes) and analyse the ability of teaching strategies to ensure the acquisition and development of the competencies and skills demanded in current university studies. A total of 184 students participated in the learning experience. The findings show that the learning process is under control and therefore the variation of process is due to common causes. However, the Capability Analysis carried out, reveals that process has not enough capacity to achieve the specifications required by the teachers involved in the educational project. This quantitative approach will not only allow self-assessment, but can be used for comparative purposes (other teaching strategies, colleges, etc.). Thus, the control charting is a complementary assessment technique that should be included within the current Quality and Learning Assurance Systems at higher education institutions.
Using the Statistical Process Control to evaluate the learning process in Higher Education / Aplicación del Control Estadístico de Procesos para la evaluación de procesos de aprendizaje en la Educación Superior