CHECKLIST FOR INTERNAL AUDIT TEAM Faculty : Programme : Name of PPA : Date of Audit : Instruction: Please give your evaluation of these standards. Please check (2) if the aspects being evaluated meet the standard, (1) if being implemented but still need some improvement and (0) if not being implemented. For aspects given (0) and (1), PPA can give further suggestion in ‘Borang Laporan Ketidakpatuhan’ for continual quality improvement purposes. AREA 1 : PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY 1.1: Statement of Educational Objectives of Academic Programme and Learning Outcomes Standard Aspects 0 1 2 1.1.1 The programme must be consistent with, and supportive of, the vision, mission and goals of the HEP. 0 1 2 1.1.2 The programme must be considered only a needs assessment has indicated that there is a need for the programme to be offered. 0 1 2 1.1.3 The department must state its programme educational objectives, learning outcomes, teaching and learning strategies, and assessment, and ensure constructive alignment between them. 0 1 2 1.1.4 The programme learning outcomes must correspond to an MQF level descriptors and the eight MQF learning outcomes domains 0 1 2 1.1.5 Considering the stated learning outcomes, the programme must indicate the career and further studies options available to the students on completion of the programme. 0 1 2 1.2: Programme Development: Process, Content, Structure and Teaching-Learning Methods 1.2.1 The department must have sufficient autonomy2 to design the curriculum and to utilise3 the allocated resources necessary for its implementation. 0 1 2 1.2.2 The department must have an appropriate process to develop the curriculum leading to the approval by the highest academic authority in the HEP. 0 1 2 1.2.3 The department must consult the stakeholders in the development of the curriculum including educational experts as appropriate. 0 1 2
2.1.2 The alignment between assessment and the learning outcomes in the programme must be systematically and regularly reviewed to ensure its effectiveness. 0 1 2 2.2 : Assessment Method 2.2.1 There must be a variety of methods and tools that are appropriate for the assessment of learning outcomes and competencies. 0 1 2 2.2.2 There must be mechanisms to ensure, and to periodically review, the validity, reliability, integrity, currency and fairness of the assessment methods. 0 1 2 2.2.3 The frequency, methods, and criteria of student assessment— including the grading system and appeal policies—must be documented and communicated to students on the commencement of the programme. 0 1 2 2.2.4 Changes to student assessment methods must follow established procedures and regulations and be communicated to students prior to their implementation. 0 1 2 2.3: Management of Student Assessment 2.3.1 The department and its academic staff must have adequate level of autonomy in the management of student assessment. 0 1 2 2.3.2 must be mechanisms to ensure the security of assessment documents and records. 0 1 2 2.3.3 The assessment results must be communicated to students before the commencement of a new semester to facilitate progression decision. 0 1 2 2.3.4 The department must have appropriate guidelines and mechanisms for students to appeal their course results. 0 1 2 2.3.5 The department must periodically review the management of student assessment and act on the findings of the review. 0 1 2 AREA 3 : STUDENT SELECTION AND SUPPORT SERVICES 3.1: Student Selection Standard Aspects 0 1 2 3.1.1 The programme must have clear criteria and processes for student selection (including that of transfer students) and these must be consistent with applicable requirements. 0 1 2 3.1.2 The criteria and processes of student selection must be transparent and objective. 0 1 2