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A Case Analysis of Program Outcomes Assessment Systems for Engineering Education Accreditation of South Korea and USA  

Jin, Sung-Hee (Inha University, Innovation Center for Engineering Education)
Cho, Woo-Sug (Inha University)
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Journal of Engineering Education Research / v.14, no.2, 2011 , pp. 13-20 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study aimed to seek the ways of improving program outcomes assessment systems for engineering education accreditation of South Korea through performing comparative analysis on those of the United States. Case-study research method was implemented to achieve the research goal. Five university programs, which have been well recognized as good practices in engineering education accreditation in the United States, were selected and analyzed. In addition, those of three universities in South Korea were chosen for comparative analysis, which were reformed by university affiliated Engineering Education Innovative Centers. The analysis results indicated that there were differences in each program's program outcomes, assessment level of program outcomes, evaluation methods on program outcomes achievement, and analysis and improvement records. It was drawn up that the evaluation methods on program outcomes achievement should be paid full attention. For better program outcomes assessment system, however, the followings are in more attention. Firstly, to establish program outcomes reflecting program goal. Secondly, to set up the detailed plans for analysis and quality improvement on program outcomes. Thirdly, to keep continuing efforts on curriculum update.
Keywords
program outcomes; assessment for program outcomes; case study;
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