Quality MattersTM:

Introduction to QM

and to the Rubric The Quality Matters™ Rubric 2008 – 2010 Edition

Updated July 08

About Quality Matters

Factors Affecting Course Quality

• Course design QM REVIEWS THIS

• Course delivery (i.e. teaching, faculty performance)

• Course content• Course management system• Institutional infrastructure• Faculty training and readiness• Student engagement and readiness

Peer Course Review

Feedback

Course

Course Meets Quality Expectations

Course Revision

Instructional Designers

InstitutionsFaculty Course Developers National Standards &

Research Literature

Rubric

Faculty ReviewersTraining

Quality Matters: Peer Course

Review Process

Underlying Principles of QM…

1. Based in national standards of best practice, the research literature & instructional design principles

2. The course under review does not have to be “perfect” but better than just “good enough” (Standards met at about 85% level or better.)

3. Includes a continuous quality improvement process

4. Part of a faculty-driven, peer review process

5. Designed to promote student learning    

Underlying Principles of QM (cont)….

6. Designed to ensure all reviewed courses will eventually meet expectations

7. QM is a collegial review process, not an evaluation process

8. A review team must include an external peer reviewer

9. Set up so that the course faculty or instructor considered part of the review team

The Rubric Eight General Standards:

1. Course Overview and Introduction2. Learning Objectives 3. Assessment and Measurement4. Resources and Materials5. Learner Interaction6. Course Technology7. Learner Support8. Accessibility

Key components must align.

Alignment: Critical course elements work together to ensure that students achieve the desired learning outcomes.

Course Learning Objectives (2)

Resources, Materials (4) & Technology (6)

Assessment and Measurement (3)

Learner Interactions & Activities (5)

Key sections that must align…

Rubric Scoring

Standards Points Relative Value

17 3 Essential

11 2 Very Important

12 1 Important

TOTALS

40 85

Team of 3 reviewers initially score individually One score per standard based on team majority Pre-assigned point value Yes/No decision; All/None points Consensus is NOT required

To Meet Expectations…

A course must achieve:

• “Yes” on all 17 of the 3-point “essential” standards.

• A minimum of 72 out of 85 points

72/85 = 85%

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