Measuring Learning Outcomes: Bridging Accreditation Requirements and LMS Functionalities

Autor/inn/en	El Marsafawy, Hesham; Roy, Rumpa; Ali, Fahema
Titel	Measuring Learning Outcomes: Bridging Accreditation Requirements and LMS Functionalities
Quelle	In: Quality Assurance in Education: An International Perspective, 30 (2022) 4, S.555-570 (16 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0968-4883
DOI	10.1108/QAE-11-2021-0186
Schlagwörter	Accreditation (Institutions); Integrated Learning Systems; Standards; Educational Quality; Program Effectiveness; Performance Based Assessment; Outcome Based Education; Quality Assurance + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Accreditation; Institution; Institutions; Akkreditierung; Staatliche Anerkennung; Institut; Standard; Quality of education; Bildungsqualität; Leistungsermittlung; Lernerfolgsmessung; Qualitätssicherung
Abstract	Purpose: This study aims to identify the gap between the requirements of the accreditation bodies and the widely used learning management systems (LMSs) in assessing the intended learning outcomes (ILOs). In addition, this study aims to introduce a framework, along with the evaluation of the functionality of the LMS, for measuring the ILO. Design/methodology/approach: A qualitative method was deployed to examine the gap between the requirements of the accreditation standards and the LMS functionalities. The researchers collaborated to design a mechanism, develop a system architecture to measure the ILO in alignment with the accreditation standards and guide the development of the Moodle plugin. The appropriateness and effectiveness of the plugin were evaluated within the scope of assessment mapping and design. Focus group interviews were conducted to collect feedback from the instructors and program leaders regarding its implementation. Findings: The results of this study indicate that there is no standardized mechanism to measure course and program ILO objectively, using the existing LMS. The implementation of the plugin shows the appropriateness and effectiveness of the system in generating ILO achievement reports, which was confirmed by the users. Originality/value: This study proposed a framework and developed a system architecture for the objective measurement of the ILO through direct assessment. The plugin was tested to generate consistent reports during the measurement of course and program ILO. The plugin has been implemented across Gulf University's program courses, ensuring appropriate reporting and continuous improvement. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01