Collaborative quality enhancement in engineering education: an overview of operational models at a programme level

J. Bennedsen, S. Rouvrais, J. Roslöf, J. Kontio, F. Georgsson, C. D. McCartan

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

1 Citation (Scopus)
209 Downloads (Pure)

Abstract

This article discusses the tension between quality assurance and quality enhancement in engineering education at a programme level. It acknowledges that accreditation has evolved for many years, but does not agilely support innovation or implement changes in educational programmes. Existing quality assurance systems, institutional collaboration networks, as well as new innovative quality enhancement models and processes are described, contrasted and synthesised. Quality enhancement is analysed based on its function as a source of inspiration and dissemination of good practice. The article reflects on a novel and more collaborative approach to quality enhancement, built on the foundations of specific pedagogical standards and rubrics (e.g. CDIO). One solution leading to real continuous quality enhancement could be flexible and agile evaluation processes. These are founded on measurement and rating frameworks and complemented with quality assurance for engineering education. Incremental enhancement is based on relevant needs identified collaboratively between programmes.
Original languageEnglish
Number of pages16
JournalEuropean Journal of Engineering Education
Early online date28 Feb 2018
DOIs
Publication statusEarly online date - 28 Feb 2018

Keywords

  • Quality assurance, quality enhancement, cross-sparring, accreditation, curriculum development

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Collaborative quality enhancement in engineering education: an overview of operational models at a programme level'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this