Big data challenge for monitoring quality in higher education institutions using business intelligence dashboards

As big data becomes an apparent challenge to handle when building a business intelligence(BI)system,there is a motivation to handle this challenging issue in higher education institutions(HEIs).Monitoring quality in HEIs encompasses handling huge amounts of data coming from different sources.This paper reviews big data and analyses the cases from the literature regarding quality assurance(QA)in HEIs.It also outlines a framework that can address the big data challenge in HEIs to handle QA monitoring using BI dashboards and a prototype dashboard is presented in this paper.The dashboard was developed using a utilisation tool to monitor QA in HEIs to provide visual representations of big data.The prototype dashboard enables stakeholders to monitor compliance with QA standards while addressing the big data challenge associated with the substantial volume of data managed by HEIs’QA systems.This paper also outlines how the developed system integrates big data from social media into the monitoring dashboard.

Innovation and Practice of Internal Quality Assurance System in Higher Education Institutions -- Taking Jingzhou Vocational and Technical College as an Example

Continuously improving the internal quality assurance system and promoting the innovative development of higher vocational education is a challenge that every higher vocational institution must solve on the road of diagnosis and improvement.To address the current dilemma of building internal quality assurance systems in higher education institutions,this study utilizes a case study approach.This study takes Jingzhou Vocational and Technical College as the research object for research.Conclusion:The excellent diagnosis and reform model and the effectiveness of diagnosis and reform in this school can provide new strategic ideas for the practice of diagnosis and reform for the high-quality development of higher education in Hubei.

Assuring Quality in Higher Education in a Confucian Collectivist Culture: The Vietnamese Experience

Quality assurance(QA)has been introduced and developed into Vietnam for almost 15 years.The importation of such a concept from other countries with different cultures may result in resistance in some ways.This study explores QA arrangements at three institutions of higher education(HE)in Vietnam,a Confucian heritage country,as perceived by academic leaders,QA practitioners,and academics to respond to QA policies from the government.The methodological approach taken in this research is a multiple case study.A qualitative approach was used to explore QA practices at three institutions.Data collected from documentation and in-depth interviews were analyzed for patterns and themes.It was found that centralism and large power distance of a Confucian collectivist country such as Vietnam significantly influenced the government’s attempts to reform HE for quality improvement.Culturally appropriate measures from the bottom level with long-term strategies should be considered to assure and improve quality,including the shift to decentralization in HE.

Accreditation System of Distance Higher Education in the U.S. and Its Implications for China

Distance higher education is an important component of the Chinese higher education.How to enhance the quality of distance higher education is one of the key issues to be addressed in the research areas of distance education and higher education.As a crucial step to quality improvement,the constitution of accreditation system in distance higher education balances the benefits of all parties involved.This paper explores the American accreditation system of higher education and distance education and concludes with suggestions for the constitution of the Chinese quality assurance system:1)establishing third-party institutions to share part of the government roles;2)constituting the accreditation system;3)setting up appropriate standards;4)publicizing results of quality assurance work;and 5)building internal quality assurance mechanism.This paper is aimed to provide some reference to the constitution of accreditation system of distance higher education in China,facilitate the solution of quality problems in distance education,and promote the continuous improvement and development of distance education in China.

Autonomy and Accountability:The Transformation and Quality Assurance System in French Higher Education

The transformation of France’s higher education system,marked by increased autonomy,internationalization,and quality assurance reforms,has yielded positive outcomes.These changes have enhanced the competitiveness of French universities,attracting more international students and scholars.Students benefit from greater course diversity,academic support,and innovative learning methods.However,challenges such as balancing autonomy with uniform quality standards and promoting social inclusivity remain.To secure a strong future,France must continue refining its quality assurance system,enhance internationalization efforts,foster educational innovation,and prioritize social inclusivity.

Quality Assurance Mechanisms and Strategies for the Internationalization of Chinese Higher Education

This study comprehensively analyzes the current state,challenges,and strategies for the internationalization of Chinese higher education.It underscores the significance of internationalization in enhancing the soft power of the nation and cultivating globally-minded talents.The research concludes that robust internal quality assurance mechanisms and external quality assurance frameworks are fundamental to ensuring the quality of education and propelling its internationalization.By comparing different countries’higher education quality assurance mechanisms,valuable experiences and insights have been drawn.The study proposes strategic recommendations aimed at reforming and innovating to comprehensively improve the international quality of Chinese higher education.However,the research has limitations,including data constraints and a focus primarily on undergraduate education,with less exploration of other educational levels.Future research should employ empirical investigations and quantitative analyses to further verify the conclusions and recommendations of this study.

英国QAA的建立与发展——兼论英国高等教育外部质量保障机制

1997年英国成立了高等教育质量保证署(QAA),向英国高等教育提供质量保障服务。QAA初期的工作主要是进行延续审查和学科评估,2002年改革后则采用院校审查的方式来进行评估。QAA的建立与发展过程正是英国高等教育外部质量保障机制不断完善的过程,也是其从注重外部质量保障到注重建立有效的内部质量保障的过程。

英国QAA标准化教育质量管理的运行机制及其借鉴意义

文章基于英国高等教育质量保障局(QAA)标准化质量管理的运行机制,从经济学的角度对其在英国高等教育体系中发挥的建立资源配置竞争秩序和提供资源开发导向、协调高等教育供求关系以及强化高校内部微观管理等方面的作用进行了分析,并简要阐述了其对我国提高高等教育质量的启示与借鉴意义。

The Evaluation Practice at a Sino-British University

As an institution,Xi’an Jiaotong Liverpool University(XJTLU)is unique in China.It is the only Chinese institution that awards students both UK degree and Chinese degree,so it has two sets of control,one of which is to meet all the requirements of the UK Higher Education(HE)standards and the other is to go through all the requirements of Chinese degree awarding powers.Due to its specific relationship with University of Liverpool(UoL),XJTLU is also under close scrutiny from UoL.All of these are reflected in the XJTLU internal and external Quality Assurance(QA)frameworks and procedures.This article focuses on describing and analysing how XJTLU monitors the teaching and assessment processes to meet the UK HE QA standards.Generally,the monitoring system is robust and multidimensional,involving students and peers as observers/reviewers.To understand students’perspectives on the teaching quality and their learning experience,the university provides official channels for students to provide ratings and/or qualitative comments on modules and instructors at the middle and the end of semester,while module instructors are expected to do reflection and revision of their teaching accordingly.In addition to that,each module instructor has to observe a peer’s class annually and engage in dialogues with the peer reviewer before and after the observation.To ensure the quality of assessment tasks and marking standards,module leaders have to actively communicate with internal moderators,UoL moderators and external moderators in the Assessment Preparation Review(APR)and Marking Moderation Review(MMR)processes.In general,the evaluation practice of teaching and assessment plays an important role in ensuring the educational quality is maintained and enhanced at XJTLU and is comparable with international best practice.So far,many disciplines at the university have been certified by international professional organizations,which strengthens the university’s global positioning,and directly improves the competitiveness of graduates in the global job market.The author hopes to provide some insights of the QA practice at XJTLU to help teachers and education administrators in different contexts to understand the benefits and progress to be made in terms of teaching and assessment evaluation to ensure the high quality of student training.

埃及开展高等教育质量保障的动因、经验及启示

提高高等教育质量已成为一种国际共识。对于发展中国家而言,建设质量保障体系是实现教育可持续发展的重要基础。埃及正处在社会转型期,提供高质量的教育服务,满足雇主对人才培养的需求,提高毕业生的就业竞争力是埃及高等教育发展所面临一项紧迫任务。近二十年来,埃及建立了从高校到专业乃至课程的多层面、综合性的高等教育质量保障体系,通过国际合作与国内项目共同推动高等教育质量的提升。该体系的优点在于相对严格的同行评议制和与国际相接轨的质量认证标准及评估认证程序,问题则在于质量认证体系中存在的结构性缺陷以及由阿兹哈尔高等教育机构所引发的系统性障碍。

21世纪日本高等教育改革的两个重要指向---胡建华教授专访

建立和完善国立大学法人制度与高等教育第三方评价制度是21世纪日本高等教育改革的两个重要指向。法人化改革在很大程度上变革了日本国立大学的设置形态和治理体制,国立大学获得“国立大学法人”资格,办学自主性和自律性不断加强;其内部管理机制也发生变化,大学权力重心由学部向学校方向发生“位移”,决策流程由传统的“自下而上”模式向“自上而下”模式转变。高等教育第三方评价以法律制定作为制度建设基础,以程序规范保障大学评价顺利实施,以定性标准助推大学个性化、特色化、多样化发展,以信息公开和公众监督确保大学评价结果的公正性,从而完善了日本高等教育质量保障制度。进一步探索改进国立大学内外部治理体系,持续优化大学评价机制,继续推进大学个性化、特色化和多样化发展是未来日本高等教育改革发展的主要趋势。

亚洲国家的跨国高等教育:质量保障和学生学习体验

亚洲国家积极引进世界其他地区发达国家的高等教育资源,建立跨国高等教育机构和项目,并不断完善跨国高等教育质量保障机构、制度和体系。跨国高等教育的学生普遍满意其学习经历,认为教育效果符合其预期。新时期,亚洲国家可进一步发挥跨国高等教育在连接亚洲以及世界其他地区发达国家高等教育的有益作用;亚洲国家构建跨国高等教育保障体系,需要来源国高校与本土高校之间的有效沟通,因地制宜、科学地设计方案;需关注学生的学习体验,培养学生应对未来挑战的能力。

新时代高等教育质量保障体系重构与创新——基于地方高校应用型人才培养

高等教育质量保障体系是高等学校人才培养质量的重要保障,是高等学校可持续发展的重要保障,也是高等教育改革创新、实现立德树人根本任务的重要保障。新时代,高等教育内外部环境发生了巨大变化,高等教育质量保障体系应该依此进行适应性调整和完善,以满足高校教育教学改革发展需要。构建新体系,实施新策略,实现高等教育高质量发展已经成为时代主题。

中外混合式教学质量评价标准比较研究

混合式教学因利用现代信息技术,突破传统教学时空限制,融合线上线下教学优势,已成为高校课堂教学的主流模式之一。传统课堂教学评价不能完全适用于混合式教学,新的评价体系亟需构建。本文旨在介绍中外三个较有影响力的评价标准,比较三者之间的异同。研究结果发现中外三个标准因用途不同导致部分评价指标存在差异:两个外方标准主要用于常规教学检查,重在评估课程建设过程中的教学细节,以此体现以学生为中心的教学理念;中方标准主要用于遴选,重在评估混合式教学的效果,聚焦课程特色和价值以此鼓励各高校积极参与教学改革。研究结果可为我国高校制定重在过程评估的混合式教学评价标准提供参考,亦可为外语界构建与其专业特点相适配的混合式教学评价标准提供启示。

高校本科教学督导的现状、问题与改进策略

本科教学督导是高校教学质量监控体系的重要组成部分,是促进本科教育教学质量提升的重要途径。目前,我国高校本科教学督导已基本形成较为明晰的框架体系与运行规范,但仍存在督导组织受制于内部机构管控、督导队伍结构单一、督导内容陷入管理主义工具理性陷阱及督导结果反馈性评价功能不畅等问题。为此,应从四个方面进一步深化高校本科教学督导改革:1)探索创新教学督导体制机制,引入第三方督导评价;2)强调利益相关主体发声,建设多元化督导队伍;3)健全教学督导内容体系,探索过程性督导;4)建立智慧督导数据平台,畅通动态式督导反馈。

高职小学教育专业质量保障与改进机制研究——以盘锦职业技术学院小学教育专业为例

为提高人才培养的社会适应性,盘锦职业技术学院高职小学教育专业以《普通高等学校师范类专业认证实施办法》为指导,以《小学教育专业认证标准》为引领,以提高小学教育专业人才培养质量为核心,构建了基于专业认证标准的专业质量保障体系,建立了毕业生跟踪反馈机制及社会评价机制,实现了专业认证标准与质量保障体系的有效衔接,提升了人才培养质量,为培养高素质专业化创新型小学教师队伍提供有力支撑。

高职教育中外合作办学:成效、困境及路向

高职教育中外合作办学是有效实施高等教育对外开放战略的重要举措,经过近三十年的发展,现已呈现出区域分布广泛化、办学模式多元化、合作对象多样化、校企合作一体化和质量保障体系化等特点。然而,客观上存在的区域发展不平衡、专业设置不科学、师资力量比较薄弱、缺乏明确的办学定位、生源质量较差等问题仍在制约高职教育中外合作办学的进一步发展。为促进高职教育中外合作办学的可持续发展,需及时优化区域发展布局,明确办学定位,重构专业设置,创新培养模式,提升师资水平,建立动态调整机制,使高职教育中外合作办学更为注重质量效益。

高校数字化转型中数字教育质量保障体系构建研究——基于《数字高等教育:质量标准、实践和支持》报告的解读

为了帮助各国应对全球高等教育数字化趋势,经济合作与发展组织于2022年11月18日发布了《数字高等教育:质量标准、实践和支持》报告。报告阐述了贯穿“规划与调整、教学实施、监控与反馈”三过程八维度的高校内部数字教育质量保障体系构建方法,与由政策、资源、人和流程四维支撑的促进高校数字教育质量提升的外部保障体系构建方法。依据报告内容,并结合我国高等教育数字化建设困局,从数字化教育顶层规划、数字化教育政策导向、高校师生数字素养培养及高校数字化教育质量监控四个维度提出了建设我国数字化高等教育质量保障体系的建议。

高等医学院校立德树人常态化质量效应监测机制研究与实践

高等医学教育立德树人质量监测评价体系的构建,需要更新质量监测评价理念,明晰质量监测评价标准,明确质量监测评价要素,完善质量监测方法技术,注重教育质量持续改进,并充分体现医学教育评价的时代特征。文章立足高等医学教育实际,通过构建医学教育教学大质量管理体系,完善教育教学关键环节质量标准,建立多维立体闭环质量监测评价体系,推动医学教育教学质量监测评价工作信息化,形成制度完善、运行高效、整改有力、持续提升的人才培养监测与保障机制,实现立德树人常态化质量效应监测与医学教育教学过程中人才培养质量监测评价方式的有效融合,达成培养德智体美劳全面发展的社会主义建设者和接班人的目标。

英国高等教育质量外部评估及其启示——基于英国高等教育质量保障署的研究

随着中国高等教育由规模扩张阶段转向高质量发展阶段,高等教育质量相对滞后于教育规模的扩张,面临着如何满足公众对优质教育的强烈期盼问题。作为全球高等教育领先者,英国在促进高等教育质量保障体系的构建上有着强大的影响力,其高等教育质量外部评估实施代表机构——英国高等教育质量保障署起到了关键性的作用。采用个案研究法,通过对英国高等教育质量保障署的运行及其评估实践革新历程的整理分析,得出其在高等教育质量保障方面的经验启示,以期为我国高等教育质量保障体系改革提供一定的借鉴思路。