My experience Program Accreditation Panel Chair FULFILLING SHAPING

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My experience Program Accreditation Panel Chair

My experience Program Accreditation Panel Chair

FULFILLING SHAPING EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES FOR A BETTER SAMOA

FULFILLING SHAPING EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES FOR A BETTER SAMOA

Learning experience ● ● ● ● Leadership and Organisational Skills Effective Communication and Interpersonal

Learning experience ● ● ● ● Leadership and Organisational Skills Effective Communication and Interpersonal Skills Decision-making Skills Report Writing Skills Team Focused Resourceful Innovative Assertive – calm but firm

Panel composition 01 03 What you need? Knowledge, Expertise and Experience. Recognize strengths Draw

Panel composition 01 03 What you need? Knowledge, Expertise and Experience. Recognize strengths Draw on strengths of each panel member & allocate tasks accordingly. 02 Gender balanced 04 Group Dynamics Varies – depending on available expertise in a particular industry/field. Appreciate the group dynamics of each panel – build trust, hold each one accountable and be able to reach a collective decision.

THE BENEFITS – PA PROCESS CULTURE Fosters a culture of quality & safety in

THE BENEFITS – PA PROCESS CULTURE Fosters a culture of quality & safety in education – celebrate the strengths & provide options/solutions to address the gaps. QUALITY CHECK Quality checks at each point of the process – ensure program meets/exceeds standards. CLEAR CRITERIA 10 Elements to guide the process –Organization, Program Development & Review, Program Delivery, Assessment & Moderation, Reporting Learner Achievement, Financial Resources, Physical & Learning Resources, Personnel, Learner Information, Entry & Support and Research. ALL ROUNDED GRADUATE Each part of the process is a building block – develop a quality all rounded graduate that is competent and workplace ready.

The process-length & volume 01 02 LENGTH– Work load - panel members & SQA

The process-length & volume 01 02 LENGTH– Work load - panel members & SQA LENGTH-varies depending on completeness of the Provider’s submission VOLUME of work Substantial VOLUME– time commitment 03 04

Typical Work Plan Initial Meeting Initial Evaluation Consolidate findings Site Visit Report Writing SQA

Typical Work Plan Initial Meeting Initial Evaluation Consolidate findings Site Visit Report Writing SQA Moderate Draft Report MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY ½ Day 5 days 1 day 1/2 -1 day 3 days 1 day

Initial Evaluation Determines scope of work Tasks are allocated accordingly, based on outcome(s) of

Initial Evaluation Determines scope of work Tasks are allocated accordingly, based on outcome(s) of evaluation. Clarify & Confirm items for the site visit Cross-check evidence against criteria, draft questions for site visit and documents and resources to sight. Assess each PA element Panel members email findings to SQA Secretariat for consolidation. Requirements & Recommendations Tentative non-compliance items are indicated – Requirements & Recommendations identified.

SITE VISIT Sight Evidence Interview Management, Lecturer’s & Students Lack of Organized Exhibition of

SITE VISIT Sight Evidence Interview Management, Lecturer’s & Students Lack of Organized Exhibition of Student Work Inadequate Time

CHALLENGES/IMPROVEMENTS Provider Evidence Submission/ evidence Incomplete/not in place Enabling Environment Grace period provided to

CHALLENGES/IMPROVEMENTS Provider Evidence Submission/ evidence Incomplete/not in place Enabling Environment Grace period provided to transition to full compliance-address requirements Dis-service to learners Did the learner receive the complete learning package to be competent & workplace ready? Learning Physical & Financial, PA PROCESS Unnecessary delays Standards are relaxed to some extent Time gap between Panel assessment, Provider action & Final accreditation Continuous Improvements Ensure all required evidence is collected prior to panel evaluation/ongoing work in progress Probationary period cut-off point Offer up-grading microcourses to address learning gaps PSET Fund &