Outcomes-based education (OBE) and the AUN-QA framework at programme level are principles-based quality assurance frameworks which can be integrated as an ecosystem for education programmes as illustrated below.
An education programme ecosystem consists of internal and external environment. The design of the programme is influenced by external environment which comprises stakeholders’ needs, context & environment where the institution operates. These often serve as inputs to the design of the education programme following the PDCA cycle encompassing:
- Plan - stakeholders’ needs analysis;
- Do - design & development;
- Check - analysis and evaluation; and
- Act - standardisation & improvement.
It is critical that the new or revised education programme should be aligned to the vision, mission and educational philosophy of the institution. The programme objectives should address the needs of the stakeholders and the institution. From the objectives, a set of programme learning outcomes (PLOs) is formulated using an educational taxonomy. These PLOs serve as a guide in the design and development of the curriculum and its course learning outcomes.
Constructive alignment of the learning outcomes with the teaching and learning and assessment is key to ensure the achievement of the learning outcomes and programme objectives. A conducive educational environment including resources should be designed or planned to facilitate the implementation of the education programme and constructive alignment of the learning outcomes, teaching & learning and assessment.
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