IAMU PEER-ASSISTED SELF-EVALUATION SCHEME Launceston, 2014 IAMU PAES • The main objectives are to enable IAMU member institutions: – to improve the quality of academic curriculum, leading to Certificates of Competency and BSc, – to improve the learning experience while maintaining the target learning outcomes, – to analyse and improve the organizational aspects of the MET system at the IAMU member institutions. IAMU PAES - PROJECT ACTIVITIES • Project activities: – – – – – – – – – PAES Project Plan – completed Documentation search – completed Analyse of current practice – completed Main areas of assessment – identified Peer-assisted Self Evaluation Form – completed Pre-initial Scheme test – completed Site visit 1 – completed Site visit 2 – completed Final report – to be completed PAES • A tool designed to systematically and objectively improve the educational process: – At higher maritime educational institutions, – Carried out by the colleagues from fellow institutions, – Respecting the recognized academic standards, – Taking into account STCW requirements, – Respecting available human and other resources, – When an institution considers it appropriate, and – In the extent institution considers appropriate. GENERAL PRINCIPLES • The scheme is expected to: – be implemented voluntary, – respect different concepts of quality and standards of work implemented at different institutions, – be based on holistic approach, – respect cultural differences, – keep preparative workload to minimum, – minimize costs of evaluation, and – provide different modes of implementation. STANDARDS • The standards applicable to MET institutions are: – – – – – Academic standards National educational legislation Standards of competence National maritime legislation Service standards WORKFLOW • Phases: – self-evaluation, – verification, and – validation. SELF-EVALUATION (PAES Form) • Consists of: – Statements describing academic or STCW standards assumed for each activity, – Marks of degree of compliance • (ranging from 0 to 10) for each activity and statement. SELF-EVALUATION (PAES Form) • Covers: – – – – – – – – Organization and management Students Program Education process Academic staff and support personnel Professional training and internships Facilities and resources Program objectives and stakeholders involvement – Continuing education SELF-EVALUATION (PAES Form) SELF-EVALUATION • To be completed: – By at least three host institution representatives, preferably with management experience – Impartially and independently, one from the others – Few weeks before the peers visit – Referring to the present state of affairs • Results have to be standardized. VERIFICATION • Pre-site visit – Data collection – Data analyses • Site visits – Subject areas follow PAES Form structure – Includes short tour of the facilities – Includes interviews with students and both academic staff members and supporting staff members – Focuses on statements with marks below average and those with marks differing significantly VERIFICATION • Site visit outcomes: – Report on findings – Draft Action Plan, (if needed) • Draft Action Plan should contain, for each subject area: – short description of findings, and – recommended measure(s) to be considered, • The host institution management is expected to: – Consider the Draft Action Plan – Prepare the Implementation Plan(s), including: • Action items, resources needed, timetable, responsible persons, etc. VALIDATION • Validation includes: – – – – – – Putting into practice the Implementation Plan Reporting to the appointed peer(s) Considerations of developed measures Preparation of amendments of the Plan Implementation of additional measures Verification of the final outcomes GUIDELINES FOR EXPERTS • External Peer Panel – Nomination, background, training • Preparation for the visit – Composition, responsibilities, consideration of specifics (national, cultural, customs and behaviours, etc.), – Preparation for the visit (planning) • On-site activities – Overall performance (code of conduct, culture, religion, etc.) • Post-visit activities – Reports (fairness, confidentiality) CONCLUSIONS • Issues to be considered: – Certain additional workload will be created • to management, selected evaluators, heads of departments and other staff members – Additional costs will be created – A minor interruptions of routine activities or their delays will be caused • site visit lasts at least two, preferably three working days CONCLUSIONS • Benefits: – Peers bring a lot of international experience. – Certain educational activities (carried out in a particular way) may be reconsidered. – Discussions with peers could provoke a change in attitude. – Peers could help to resolve internal professional disagreements. – Discussions about possible future developments and strategic goals could be initiated. THANK YOU!
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