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Expectations From Today’s Universities

Prof. Dr. Hasan KAPLANRector of Epoka UniversityTirana/ALBANIA

A few word about my university

Country of Eagle

Rinas Campus, after July 2010

Albanian Education System

Nursery school

Primary education

General high schools Professional high schools

PhD dissertation (at least 2 years)Master of Second Level-MND, PhD theoretical

courses (at least 1 year)

3rd cycle

2nd cycle

1st cycle3-year Diploma of First Level (Bachelor-DNP)

Veterinary

Dentistry

Medicine

2-year Diploma of Second Level (Master-DND)

1-year Master of First Level

EPOKA4 Years Bachelor

Balkan Ülkelerindeki Üniversite sayıları (Mayıs 2009)

Expectations From Today’s Universities

Prof. Dr. Hasan KAPLANRector of Epoka UniversityTirana/ALBANIA

INTRODUCTION• Today's most valuable treasure is knowledge

• Universities are universal entities where knowledge is produced and shared with the society

• The world is moving towards information society and is experiencing a rapid transformation

• Individuals are seeking advancement while whole societies are looking to higher education and research to underpin economic growth, improve the quality of life and strengthen the social life

• Universities have a vital role in helping to set new goals and directions for human development while maintaining a rich and cultural heritage.

UNIVERSITIES

•Today's universities roles are embraced well in the triangle: Education, Research and Contribution to the Society.

•Universities are ranked and chosen according to their success in carrying out these duties

Universities Does…

University

EducationResearch

Contribution to Society

Total Quality Management

UNIVERSITY

QUALITY

Application (CTS)

Research

Education

TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT

COMPONENTS FOR QUALITY AND SUCCESS IN UNIVERSITIES

• Management• Education• Research

System

• Infrastructure• Human resources

• Students• Administrative staff• Academic staff

Resources

• Local• National• InternationalRelations

MISSION

and

GOALS

Quality Cycle

Plan

Apply

Check

Improve

EDUCATION

Programs = Departments

StudentSources

CirruculaTeaching Methods

Educated People

We CAN Change

PEO

PO

CO

Programmes Educational Objectives Qualities that are supposed to be acquired by the graduates after at least 5 years into employment.

Programme OutcomeQualities that a graduate from an institution should acquire prior to graduation.

Course OutcomeElements that each student must acquire prior to completion of a specific course or subject taught.

The outcome/desired target is set by setting the PEO, PO and CO

Outcome Based Education-OBE

Stakeholders

University

Mission-Vision-Policies-Strategies

Programme Educational objectives (PEO)

Program outcomes (PO)

Cours-1 Outcome

s

Cours-2 Outcome

s …….

Course –n

Outcomes

LERANING OUTCOME BASED EDUCATION

A teaching and learning approach based upon a desired predetermined objectives and outcomes.

Outcome – the results that the students shall have after completing the program/course

Focus more on learning

Learning Outcomes

Skill

KnowledgeAttitude

Why Outcome Based Learning?

1

2 3

4

5

As a learner…

Know what you learn and why

Be aware of the target and outcome

Be more active and proactive

Seek help early for any problem

A Ship, which does not a target

Any kind of wind does not hel to him

Hedefi olmayan gemiye, hiçbir rüzgar yardım etmez.

Objectives of OBE

Improve the quality of graduates

Enhance the delivery of the teaching and learning programs

Obtain direct input from stakeholders

Ensure the programs are relevant to the needs of the market

OBE Framework

PLAN•Establish outcomes•Design learning/content•Build assessments

DO• Deliver• Assess• Document

CHECK• Analyze assessment

data• Propose

improvements

IMPROVE•Adjust design•Adjust delivery•Adjust assessment

POCO

PEO

Syllabus

Exam, project, survey, etc.

Lecture, lab, tutorial, etc

Exam, test, quiz, report, presentation, etc.

Course file, results

Self EvaluationExternal EvaluationAcreditation

QUALITY CIRCLE FOR EDUCATION

RESULTS-1

•The most fundamental task of universities is to train qualified human resources equipped with knowledge, and to produce and spread knowledge also.

•Universities all over the world are the engine of economics and social development.

•Like in the economic development also in world peace the leading role belongs university.

Results-2

•Universities should be leading institutions in quality and in quality development culture.

•There should be established an information system based on total quality management to achieve university quality assurance

•Rather than the classic management style of the University in the information age in which we live today, universities are source of information, and should adopt knowledge-based, analysis based on participatory and transparent decision-oriented style of governance.

Results -3

• In order to ensure quality at Universities, the institutional objectives should be defined and strategies and policies that should lead to these objectives should be determined

• The aims, objectives and learning outcomes of study programs at the Universities should have been defined.

• All operations should be carried out and announced through previously determined procedures.

• All processes should also be conducted in a clear, reportable and auditable manner

Results-4

•Universities are universal institutions.

•They should be in close contacts with their counterpart institutions both within and outside the country.

•Cooperation in every area should be ensured and emphasis should be put on the importance of cooperation concerning quality assurance

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Prof. Dr. Hasan KAPLAN, 13 Mayıs

2007, Jakarta/Endonezya

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Prof. Dr. Hasan KAPLAN, 13 Mayıs

2007, Jakarta/Endonezya

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