The Australian government recently established a national regulator with responsibilities of
registration and accreditation of all kinds of higher education providers including …

A definition of assessment for learning (AfL) is provided. From a synthesis of relevant
literature, I outline four main AfL strategies: productive assessment task design, effective …

Abstract Ontario's Quality Assurance Framework (QAF) is reviewed and found not to meet all
five criteria proposed for a strong quality assurance system focused on student learning. The …

Learning outcomes assessment can be a valuable tool for improving educational quality and
institutional accountability. When learning outcomes, learning experiences and assessment …

Focuses on processes of course approval, which lead to enhancement of the curriculum and
student learning. Findings from a recent study concerned with the question: To what extent …

With increasing importance being placed on the development of generic skills in higher
education, institutions are espousing, as part of their mission and objectives, which generic …

Study success includes the successful completion of a first degree in higher education to the
largest extent, and the successful completion of individual learning tasks to the smallest …

In the current climate in Australian higher education, quality assurance in university teaching
is a priority. In particular, the introduction of the Learning and Teaching Performance Fund …

While the establishment of quality assurance has been seen for decades as the most
significant instrument to secure and enhance the quality of teaching and learning in higher …