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Linking a research dimension to an internal quality assurance system to enhance teaching and learning in higher education

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Resumo:This paper focuses on the importance of bringing research-based evidence to enrich the Internal Quality Assurance Systems (QAS) and, consequently, the overall educational process. The study hereby described regards the Internal QAS of Teaching and Learning at the University of Aveiro as a vehicle for enhancing the quality of the educational process. The paper presents the study purpose and objectives; the methodology employed, and the qualitative data from the students and teachers’ reports. The discussion focuses on the first outputs of the study and on how it can help institutional managers, teachers and students to cope with the identified problems.
Autores principais:Huet, Isabel
Outros Autores:Figueiredo, Cláudia; Abreu, Odília; Oliveira, José Manuel; Costa, Nilza; Rafael, José Alberto; Vieira, Carla
Assunto:higher education quality assurance teaching and learning
Ano:2011
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:artigo
Tipo de acesso:acesso restrito
Instituição associada:Universidade de Aveiro
Idioma:inglês
Origem:RIA - Repositório Institucional da Universidade de Aveiro
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Resumo:This paper focuses on the importance of bringing research-based evidence to enrich the Internal Quality Assurance Systems (QAS) and, consequently, the overall educational process. The study hereby described regards the Internal QAS of Teaching and Learning at the University of Aveiro as a vehicle for enhancing the quality of the educational process. The paper presents the study purpose and objectives; the methodology employed, and the qualitative data from the students and teachers’ reports. The discussion focuses on the first outputs of the study and on how it can help institutional managers, teachers and students to cope with the identified problems.