Open AccessAssessing and Evaluating Learning Outcomes of the Information Systems Program
Author(s) -
Mirchouki
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
world journal of educational research (los angeles. online)/world journal of educational research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2375-9771
pISSN - 2333-5998
DOI - 10.22158/wjer.v4n4p524
Subject(s) - accreditation , cornerstone , remedial education , curriculum , outcome based education , medical education , student achievement , academic achievement , program evaluation , learning standards , educational measurement , standards based assessment , process (computing) , class (philosophy) , mathematics education , computer science , medicine , psychology , educational assessment , pedagogy , artificial intelligence , political science , art , public administration , visual arts , operating system
Program assessment is an essential procedure of academic programs accreditation review. As such, it is a cornerstone of quality, enhanced education. At Ajman University, the process of assessing and evaluating courses is done at the departmental level. This paper describes a model that the Department of Information Systems uses to assess the achievement of its program learning outcomes. This model enables the measurement of the level of achievement of each learning outcome to identify areas for improvement in students’ performance and suggest remedial actions in consultation with faculty concerned. The results of program assessment are used to suggest changes to curricula and courses structure and content to be implemented in the following reaccreditation cycles when these changes are considered substantial.