Faculty and Chair Perceptions and Ratings about System-Wide Assessments in the Higher Colleges of Technology

2014 ◽  
pp. 102-120
Author(s):  
Matthew A. Robby
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Continuous Improvement ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Colleges Of Technology ◽  
Research Findings

This chapter examines use of System-Wide Assessments (SWAs) in the Higher Colleges of Technology of the United Arab Emirates. These end-of-course assessments were designed to ensure consistency of standards, to measure student learning outcomes, and to improve the quality and effectiveness of instruction, courses, and programs. The author reviews literature highlighting the importance of outcome assessments, the relevant issues and trends in higher education, the challenges with implementation, and the type of support necessary for enhancing best practices. The chapter primarily describes the design and use of SWAs among the 17 Federal Colleges. It summarizes 2013 survey findings from 232 randomly selected respondents about the level of satisfaction and agreement among faculty and academic chairs about the purpose, process, value, and impact of SWAs. Findings identify what is perceived to be working well including the challenges and issues to promote continuous improvement in SWAs. From experiences and research findings, recommendations are offered for applying best practices and enhancing the effectiveness of assessments in higher education.

scholarly journals Development of Powerpoint-Based Learning Media on Learning Aqeedah Morals

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 958-964
Author(s):  
Lufita Sari Sitorus ◽  
Mardianto Mardianto ◽  
Hasan Matsum
Keyword(s):  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Cumulative Score ◽  
Moral Learning ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Improving Student Learning ◽  
Power Point ◽  
Media Power ◽  
Development Methods

The purpose of this study was to find out: (1) Development of power point-based learning media on Aqeedah Moral learning in MTs N Kisaran, (2) The feasibility of power point-based learning media on learning Aqidah Akhlak in MTsN Kisaran, (3) Practicality of learning-based media power point on the learning of Aqeedah Morals in MTs N Range, and (4) effectiveness of learning media based on power point on the learning of Aqeedah Morals in MTsN Kisaran in improving student learning outcomes. Research methods used by research and development methods (R&D). Product development procedures are carried out in stages: (1) potential and problems, (2) data collection, (3) product design, (4) validation, (5) product trials and (6) product revisions. The research findings show: (1) the development of power point-based learning media on Aqeedah Akhlak learning is done first by analyzing the needs and then proceed with the design of powerpoint media. The product produced as a learning medium that is used to facilitate students to learn, (2) the feasibility of power point-based learning media on Aqeedah Moral learning is done by material experts with a score of 83.33, a very valid category and a media expert with a score of 75.00 categories valid, so the cumulative score is 79.16 with a valid category, (3) practicality of power point-based learning media on Aqeedah Akhlak is done by conducting individual trials with a score of 80.83 very practical categories, small group trials with a score of 79.38 practical categories, and field group trials with a score of 89.75 very practical categories, so that when accumulated a score of 83.33 is obtained with a very practical category, and (4) the effectiveness of powerpoint-based learning media on Aqidah Moral learning in improving student learning outcomes obtained N scores -Gain 0.51 with the effective category so that it can be concluded that the powerpoint development product for learning the Morals is effective for enhancing student achievement.

scholarly journals Upaya Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Fikih Materi Perawatan Jenazah melalui Metode Demonstrasi di MTs Negeri 3 Kulon Progo

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 243-248
Author(s):  
Siti Muslimah
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Class Action ◽  
Minimum Standards ◽  
Learning By Demonstration ◽  
A Value ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Improve Student Learning

This research focuses on improving the results of fiqh learning by demonstration method to increase the value that has not reached the KKM  at MTsN 3 Kulon Progo. This research uses class action research methods to describe the process and learning outcomes through demonstration methods implemented in the form of cycles. Data collection is done through interviews, observation sheets, tests and documentation. Data on student learning outcomes is obtained through tests, then compared to the minimum standards that are indicators of successful research, i.e. most students (+ 75%) Obtain a value of reaching the KKM. Research findings show that increased motivation in demonstrative learning in fiqh subjects can be seen in the learning outcomes i.e. the value of reaching the KKM of 10 students (43%) and 16 students (61%) to 19 students (82%). Demonstration methods can improve student learning outcomes.

The Context, Design, and Impact of System-Wide Assessments to Enhance Effectiveness in the Higher Colleges of Technology of the United Arab Emirates

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Marshall “Mark” Drummond ◽  
Matthew A. Robby
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽  
Colleges Of Technology ◽  
The World ◽  
Effective Assessment

This paper examines the use of System-wide Assessments, an innovative initiative to enhance the accountability, quality, and effectiveness within the Higher Colleges of Technology of the United Arab Emirates. The authors review the historic and contemporary influences on college/university assessments and the key forces or factors which have shaped development and need of Outcome Assessments. The paper summarizes the literature on the best practices for assessment and promoting changes. The paper describes the objectives, structures, and processes involved with random use of System-wide Assessments among the 17 Federal colleges. A survey of 80 Deans and Chairs reports the perceptions and ratings of the process and impact of System-wide assessments. The lessons learned are described and inform recommendations for key components of an effective assessment system to promote accountability and improvement in higher education. Findings have significance for leaders of institutions of higher learning throughout the Middle East and the world.

scholarly journals The Value of Assessing Higher Education Student Learning Outcomes

AERA Open ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 233285841771541 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tatiana Melguizo ◽  
Hamish Coates
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Education Student

scholarly journals Efektifitas Penggunaan Kahoot! untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa [Effectiveness of Using Kahoot! to Improve Student Learning Outcomes]

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 95
Author(s):  
Irwan Irwan ◽  
Zaky Farid Luthfi ◽  
Atri Waldi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Interactive Learning ◽  
Online Games ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Quantitative Approach ◽  
Experiment Method ◽  
Use Of Assessment ◽  
Improve Student Learning

This study aims to measure the effectiveness of the use of assessment learning media based on online games which is Kahoot to improve student learning outcomes. This study uses a quantitative approach with the quasi experiment method. The number of samples in each group is 30 people. The results shows that Kahoot can be an alternative interactive learning media in higher education because it is proven to significantly improve student learning outcomes with F (1.58) = 0.001, p <0.05 that means there are deferences between control and experiment class which is mean of experiment class (SD = 13.33, SD = 3.30) is higher than control class (M = 10.50, SD = 2.81)

scholarly journals Examining Student Learning Outcomes and Engagement in Engineering Entrepreneurship Education Programs

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prateek Shekhar ◽  
Aileen-Huang Saad ◽  
Julie Libarkin
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Technological Change ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Time Constraints ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Career Needs ◽  
Problem Solve

The professional context for the future engineer ischanging. Engineering graduates can no longer expecta career with a single employer and they must beprepared to meet the needs of diverse organizations.Companies are looking for engineers who can identifyunmet needs, problem solve under time constraints,and adapt to technological change. In response tochanging career needs, higher education institutionsare reforming how they train engineers. Most recently,this reform has led to the incorporation ofentrepreneurship into engineering undergraduatecurriculum. As more programs rush to launchengineering entrepreneurship programs, it is criticalthat we better understand the outcomes ofentrepreneurship education and how programs engagediverse student populations. In our poster, we presentour two projects assessing learning outcomes ofengineering entrepreneurship programs andexamining student participation.

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