Integrated AUN-QA, CDIO and OBE Framework for Programme Quality

An integrated AUN-QA, CDIO and OBE framework for programme quality was conceived by integrating the quality standards in AUN-QA Programme Framework, 12 CDIO standards and Outcomes-Based Education (OBE) principles as illustrated below.

Integrated AUN-QA, CDIO and OBE Framework for Programme Quality

AUN-QA Programme Framework Version 3

CDIO Framework Standards 2.1

OBE (EQI) Framework

The 3-in-1 framework allows universities to implement the three QA standards in a single framework instead of implementing each of them separately. The integrated framework facilitates the ease of  QA implementation and assessment under each certification or assessment framework. The integrated framework is aligned to both regional and international quality assurance framework as tabulated below. The framework is also aligned to the AUN-QA Programme Framework Version 4. The Framework is developed by Dr. Jenny Ngoc and Mr. Johnson Ong, and shared to the AUN-QA community.

Comparison of Regional and International QA Frameworks with the Integrated Framework

40th Intake Certified Quality Manager Course - Communication Skills and Abilities

The Certified Quality Manager (CQM) course is hosted by the Singapore Quality Institute (SQI) and Mr Johnson Ong Chee Bin is the appointed trainer for the Communication Skills and Abilities module which was held on 14 March 2020. The module covers the following topics:

• Communication Techniques
• Interpersonal Skills 
• Communications in a Global Economy
• Communications and Technology

The module objectives are as follows:

1. What communication is and how communication takes place?
2. What are the techniques and strategies for enhancing communication?
3. How to effectively communicate in the global economy?
4. How to use data to monitor and manage the organisation?

Applied Approach to Designing and Implementing Outcomes-Based Education at Ateneo de Manila University

The 4-day OBE workshop on "Applied Approach to Designing and Implementing Outcomes-Based Education (OBE) Framework" was held at Ateneo de Manila University from 4 to 7 February and 10 to 13 February  3 to 6 March 2020 in Manila, the Philippines. 

The 4-day workshop was designed and facilitated by Mr. Johnson Ong Chee Bin, Founder & Principal Consultant of Education Quality International. The workshop aims to achieve the following learning outcomes:

1. Explain the implications of Industry 4.0 on higher education
2. Describe the characteristics of Education 4.0
3. Apply OBE framework in programme design, implementation and evaluation
4. Select appropriate strategies to engage stakeholders in programme design
5. Apply the principle of constructive alignment to align stakeholders’ needs, curriculum, learning outcomes, teaching and learning, and student assessment
6. Apply revised Bloom’s Taxonomy in writing learning outcomes
7. Select appropriate instructional and assessment methods to achieve learning outcomes
8. Design student assessment rubrics and marking schemes to achieve learning outcomes
9. Evaluate the OBE programme for quality enhancement
10. Apply change management in implementing OBE

The workshop was attended by 36 programme chairs and key administrative personnel from Loyola Schools.