Programme Monitoring and Review Processes

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2.0 PROGRAMME MONITORING AND REVIEW
2.1 Introduction

In essence, programme monitoring and review processes in relation to modules and programmes are ‘self-reflective, self- critical processes’ concerning the performance and effectiveness of the modules and programme under consideration. These processes are thus essentially developmental and formative in nature, so as to determine actions for further enhancement’, (Southampton Uni doc) and to systematically update them so as to maintain coherence (teqsa).

Programme monitoring and review are linked processes, as seen in Diagram 1.

Diagram 1: Process of Monitoring and Review

Diagram 1 shows that various sources of information such as examiner and benchmark reports, students’ performance; students’ evaluation of teaching, alumni and industry feedback, changes in policy are collected for the module monitoring. These are analyzed to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the module and the areas requiring change and improvement. The monitoring is undertaken by the module coordinator in conjunction with the module team. The results of the monitoring are fed into the annual programme monitoring process, and eventually, into the periodic programme review.

The annual programme monitoring focuses on the maintenance of the quality of the students’ educational experience and improvement of the delivery system. As explained in section XXX, the periodic programme review is undertaken less frequently than the annual module and programme monitoring, and is comprehensive in scope, aims and processes.

Table XXX below outlines the major features of module monitoring, annual programme monitoring and periodic programme review.

Table 1: Overview of module monitoring, programme monitorin...

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...internal subject review:
A review team composed of internal and external reviewers, including student membership.
An overarching University remit for all reviews based on the key themes and areas covered in the Quality Assurance Agency’s Enhancement-Led Institutional Review: management of the student learning experience management of quality and standards management of enhancement and promotion of good practice
A subject-specific remit containing items of particular interest to the area being reviewed, where comments and guidance are sought from the review team.
A report containing recommendations for action and commendations of good practice.
Follow-up of progress of action through the annual quality assurance reporting process.
Publication of review reports and subject area responses on the University website.
Dissemination of good practice to other subject areas.

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