REALISATION OF DIGITAL EDUCATION AT THE ALGERIAN UNIVERSITY - IN CRISIS – A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF ARAB AND INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCES

2021 ◽  
Vol 03 (04) ◽  
pp. 12-21
Author(s):  
Sabrina TEBBOUCHE

University by its scientific frameworks of different degrees; transfer knowledge to students, and then provide the community with technical and scientific skills. In addition to its scientific and empirical research it also provides advisory services and the completion of some projects related to social development The Arab universities have made remarkable efforts to cope with change; although some reports global which are classified as the universities of the developed world were exempt from a reference to an Arab University, each university seeks to catch up; and Planned to be soon in the universities of the world, Take into account the principle of universality of higher education. which are classified as the universities of the developed world were exempt from a reference to an Arab University each university is looking to catch up on progress , and Planned to soon be in the world’s universities, Take into account the principle of universality of higher education However, despite the efforts made by Arab universities, they suffer from many flaws, inadequacies and imbalances, which have made them occupy low levels in the international ranking, and these universities are now looking for mechanisms to get out of their crisis. These include the mechanisms for using The quality assurance study in the light of the principle of universality provides an opportunity for these universities to develop a plan to achieve the desired objective with the preservation of their cultural dispositions, and its special priority; is a way of Arab universities to develop their performance and achieve their goals to soon be in the universities of the developed world. _Integrating the principle of universality of education into quality assurance is a way for Arab universities to develop their performance and achieve their goals to be soon in the universities of the developed world. The concept of education in the context refers to crtai characteristis ; for example: the crieteria for teacher training the crieteria for building school; the crieteriafor school cimate ; the crieteria quality school books ; the crieteria of nature and efficiency of administrative management; the crieteria for the quality of educational programmes; the crieteria for the taching strategies ;etc the adoption and implementation of a quality assurance system in higher education institutions in Algeria in harmony with political specificities The country’s social and cultural life has become an imperative in order to face the challenges both nationally and internationally. and it is no secret that the application of quality in higher education is still at the experimental stage. That is why, as researchers, we are interested in the quality experiments that have been applied in different countries in the field of digital education.

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 211-228
Author(s):  
Sabrina TEBBOUCHE ◽  

The university is considered the top of the education pyramid; and one of the most important institutions to form a qualified human capital and capable to achieve its objectives on the one hand and the objectives of the operator on the other. And further the objectives of the development community to adapt to the future and to keep pace with the many successive and rapid changes in higher education over the past decade- on understanding the Harmonization of work and education and harmonization of university curricula and disciplines with labor market needs were necessary University by its scientific frameworks of different degrees; transfer knowledge to students, and then provide the community with technical and scientific skills. In addition to its scientific and empirical research it also provides advisory services and the completion of some projects related to social development The Arab universities have made remarkable efforts to cope with change; although some reports global which are classified as the universities of the developed world were exempt from a reference to an Arab University, each university seeks to catch up; and Planned to be soon in the universities of the world, Take into account the principle of universality of higher education. which are classified as the universities of the developed world were exempt from a reference to an Arab University each university is looking to catch up on progress , and Planned to soon be in the world’s universities, Take into account the principle of universality of higher education.The quality assurance study in the light of the principle of universality provides an opportunity for these universities to develop a plan to achieve the desired objective with the preservation of their cultural dispositions, and its special priority; is a way of Arab universities to develop their performance and achieve their goals to soon be in the universities of the developed world. Integrating the principle of universality of education into quality assurance is a way for Arab universities to develop their performance and achieve their goals to be soon in the universities of the developed world. The concept of education in the context refers to crtai characteristis ; for example: the crieteria for teacher training the crieteria for building school; the crieteriafor school cimate ; the crieteria quality school books ; the crieteria of nature and efficiency of administrative management; the crieteria for the quality of educational programmes; the crieteria for the taching strategies ;etc the adoption and implementation of a quality assurance system in higher education institutions in Algeria in harmony with political specificities The country’s social and cultural life has become an imperative in order to face the challenges both nationally and internationally.and it is no secret that the application of quality in higher education is still at the experimental stage;because it has not yet achieved the objectives expected in several countries, including Algeria, which has not benefited well and has exploited its successful global and Arab experiences in the field of quality. it is clear that the future of quality assurance depends on the efforts and functions of the existing quality assurance unit at the level of all Algerian university institutions which, despite the allocation of the necessary financial resources to perform its task has not yet achieved its objctive with regard to the process of self-assessment of training programmes evaluation of academic performance and research for academic staff and in general the assessment of the activities of the institutions and what resulted from the appropriate corrective action.


Author(s):  
Joseph Ezale Cobbinah ◽  
Samuel Agyemang

Quality management in higher education is one of the measures that institutions put in place to ensure that courses and programs that are offered meet international and accreditation standards. This chapter examines how academic leaders can promote and manage quality in higher education institutions. Higher education institutions and senior faculty members appear to improve performance by ensuring that quality assurance unit enforces effective delivery to increase students and parents' satisfaction. Promotion of quality and the management of quality is not about long service but an exhibition of effective leadership that will help higher education institutions to navigate through the turbulence of challenges facing higher education institutions today. To achieve this, the academic leader is supposed to assist institutions to pursue their vision and mission to enable them to effectively manage quality.


2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 78-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maruša Hauptman Komotar

Purpose This paper aims to investigate how global university rankings interact with quality and quality assurance in higher education along the two lines of investigation, that is, from the perspective of their relationship with the concept of quality (assurance) and the development of quality assurance policies in higher education, with particular emphasis on accreditation as the prevalent quality assurance approach. Design/methodology/approach The paper firstly conceptualises quality and quality assurance in higher education and critically examines the methodological construction of the four selected world university rankings and their references to “quality”. On this basis, it answers the two “how” questions: How is the concept of quality (assurance) in higher education perceived by world university rankings and how do they interact with quality assurance and accreditation policies in higher education? Answers are provided through the analysis of different documentary sources, such as academic literature, glossaries, international studies, institutional strategies and other documents, with particular focus on official websites of international ranking systems and individual higher education institutions, media announcements, and so on. Findings The paper argues that given their quantitative orientation, it is quite problematic to perceive world university rankings as a means of assessing or assuring the institutional quality. Like (international) accreditations, they may foster vertical differentiation of higher education systems and institutions. Because of their predominant accountability purpose, they cannot encourage improvements in the quality of higher education institutions. Practical implications Research results are beneficial to different higher education stakeholders (e.g. policymakers, institutional leadership, academics and students), as they offer them a comprehensive view on rankings’ ability to assess, assure or improve the quality in higher education. Originality/value The existing research focuses principally either on interactions of global university rankings with the concept of quality or with processes of quality assurance in higher education. The comprehensive and detailed analysis of their relationship with both concepts thus adds value to the prevailing scholarly debates.


2009 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 447-460 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laurie Lomas ◽  
Jani Ursin

Two specific forms of quality are identified: Type I, which has a managerial focus and stresses fitness for purpose and accountability, and Type II, which is collegial and concerned with enhancement. Through an analysis of the literature on quality in higher education and small-scale empirical research with a sample of academic staff, this article compares conceptions of quality assurance in the English and Finnish higher education systems. The authors highlight the similarities and differences in the two countries and possible reasons for them. Over time the blend of managerial and collegial approaches to quality has come to favour the former but much more so in England than in Finland, which continues to prefer a largely enhancement-led agenda. Both are signatories to the Bologna Declaration, and the implications for other European countries of convergence in quality assurance systems by 2011 through this Declaration are considered.


Author(s):  
Tricia Ryan

<p>The aim of this paper is to present a general view and a brief literature review of the main aspects related to quality assurance in global higher education. It provides an overview of accreditation as a mechanism to ensure quality in higher education, examines models of QA, and explores the concept of quality. In addition, this paper provides a review of research on the effectiveness of quality assurance practices, with a particular focus on student involvement with quality assurance. In reviewing the concept of quality assurance itself, the author noted there is a need for a common framework for a quality assurance model; however, there is no agreement as to a QA definition or a QA model. Furthermore, although quality is the utmost significant concern for accrediting bodies, accreditation structures are decentralized and complex at both the regional and international level. Another challenge identified revolves around the concerns of faculty members and other stakeholders, such as students, about the QA process. Given that students are at the center of higher education, and invest time and money in the system, the author concludes involving them could improve QA processes.</p><p><strong>DOI:</strong> <a href="/index.php/HLRC/editor/viewMetadata/dx.doi.org/10.18870/hlrc.v5i4.257">10.18870/hlrc.v5i4.257</a></p>


Author(s):  
Gerardo Blanco Ramírez

Quality assurance in higher education has become an endeavor of global proportions. Leaders within institutions of higher education are required to make choices about what quality assurance and self-regulation mechanisms to implement and how to respond to external pressures in an environment of increased accountability and competition. University leaders also need to make choices about what standards of quality their institutions will follow. This paper outlines the changing environment of international quality assurance and its implications for management practice and further research. Critical engagements with quality assurance are necessary in order to make decisions that are not only effective but also consistent with the institutional mission and the purposes of higher education. While quality in higher education becomes global, university leaders encounter new opportunities to exercise institutional agency.


Author(s):  
Elif Toprak ◽  
Asuman Nurhan Şakar

The expansion of distance education in higher education world-wide has brought forth the issue of quality assurance and evaluation processes for institutions and programmes. Though quality is a perception about the performance in products and services offered, it is expected to be shaped through mutual consent in the eyes of internal and external stakeholders of the institutions. Despite the different needs, social contexts and cultures of higher education institutions, general standards have been developed to guide distance education providers in their quest. This paper concentrates on external evaluation pillar of quality assurance that is accreditation according to American, European and Asian perspectives and tries to explain the shared understanding about quality in higher education in the face of cultural diversity. A case-study, the quality journey of Anadolu University, Open Education System is described as an example of different ways leading to the same target.


2013 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 260-281 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mukdashine Sandmaung ◽  
Do Ba Khang

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to determine the quality indicators that are suitable for assuring quality in higher education institutions (HEIs) in Thailand, from the perspectives of students, teaching staff, managerial staff and employers. These quality expectations are then to be compared with the quality indicators of the Office of Higher Education Commission (OHEC) in Thailand.Design/methodology/approachA list of quality expectations was first established based on a review of the literature and the OHEC quality indicators, then finalized with input from interviews with experts and a pilot survey. Over 2,000 questionnaires were then delivered to stakeholders. Statistical analyses of differences and factors were conducted and compared with OHEC's official list of quality indicators.FindingsIn terms of relative perceived importance, while the rank correlations among quality expectations of different stakeholder groups were generally high, a correlation between students and teaching/managerial staff was the lowest. The most important expectations of stakeholders are found missing from the OHEC list, and several indicators used by OHEC were among the lowest ranked items. Factor analysis also suggested a different structure for categorizing the quality indicators compared to what is being mandated by OHEC.Practical implicationsThe stakeholders' perspectives and their priorities observed in this study could serve as initial empirical inputs for OHEC and HEIs in developing or reviewing quality assurance systems.Originality/valueThe paper shows that assessing and comparing similarities and differences among multiple stakeholder perspectives can present a more comprehensive and accurate understanding for the development of quality assurance indicators suitable for Thai HEIs.


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