National Academic Reference Standards (NARS) Magdy Kassem Suez Canal University

Two ideas that underpin the QA frame work: 1 - Explicit learning outcomes and 2- Referencing against appropriate reference points

Two ideas that underpin the QA frame work: 1 - Explicit learning outcomes and 2- Referencing against appropriate reference points Explicit Learning Outcomes and Information on Achievement Institutional and External Points of Reference for Learning Outcomes and Standards InstitutionalExternal

1 - Explicit learning outcomes and 2- Referencing against appropriate reference points Explicit Learning Outcomes and Information on Achievement Program Specification Subject Benchmarks National Qualifications Frame Works Code of Practices Institutional and External Points of Reference for Learning Outcomes and Standards InstitutionalExternal

1- Referencing against appropriate reference points and 2 - Explicit learning outcomes Explicit Learning Outcomes and Information on Achievement Program Specification Subject Benchmarks National Qualifications Frame Works Code of Practices Institutional and External Points of Reference for Learning Outcomes and Standards InstitutionalExternal NARS

QAAP Criteria for Accreditation NARS Community Involvement Effective of quality management Research & Other scholarly Academic Standards Quality of learning opportunities -ILO’s -Curriculum -Student Assessment -Student Achievement

Generic Specifications for Academic Standards The content and skills described in the standards reflect the recognized essential concepts and basic knowledge of the discipline. The standards are rigorous (that is, both demanding and precise), and require students to apply, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate. The standards are clear and appropriate for grade level. The standards are written at a level of specificity that will best inform instruction, neither so narrow as to be trivial nor so broad as to be meaningless. The standards reflect an appropriate balance of content and skills. The standards are aligned with national and world-class standards.

Accreditation/Standards Input Based early stages -Faculty -Facilities -Space

Accreditation/Standards Input Based early stages -Faculty -Facilities -Space + Output Based later on - - Intended learning outcomes - - Attainment level

Objectives The primary purposes of the National Academic Reference Standards (NARS) are to assist: -

Objectives The primary purposes of the Academic Standards are to assist: - higher education institutions in designing and validating programs of study

Objectives The primary purposes of the Academic Standards and Benchmarking Statements are to assist: - higher education institutions in designing and validating programs of study academic reviewers and external examiners in verifying and comparing standards;

Objectives The primary purposes of the Academic Standards and Benchmarking Statements are to assist: - higher education institutions in designing and validating programs of study academic reviewers and external examiners in verifying and comparing standards; where appropriate, professional bodies during accreditation and review processes;

Objectives The primary purposes of the Academic Standards and Benchmarking Statements are to assist: - higher education institutions in designing and validating programs of study academic reviewers and external examiners in verifying and comparing standards; where appropriate, professional bodies during accreditation and review processes; students and employers when seeking information about higher education provision.

Knowledge – Intellectual – Practical skills Learning to Learn Glob. Stakeholders needs New Scientific &Tech. Developments Aware of local and international changes Innovation Professional ethics ICT

Capstone Project Engineering Sciences Engineering Design B.Sciences Mathematics Humanities Foundation Specialization Entrepreneurship PBL Mini projects Glob. Stakeholders New Tech. Developments Innovation

2. Attributes of (the graduating Student) 3.NARS (knowledge & understanding + skills ( Intellectual, Practical & transferable) 1- What is ( the field of study) NARS

المعرفة والفهم Knowledge & understanding مهارات وجدانية Intellectual Skills مهارات عملية Practical Skills مهارات عامة General& Transferable Skills NARS مواصفات الخريج مواصفات مواصفات الخريج الخريج

Blooms Taxonomy Likely wordsKey questionLevel define/repeat/name/state/recall What do you know?Knowledge explain/discuss/express/identify How can you convey understanding? Comprehension demonstrate/apply/use/operate How can you apply knowledge?Application test/calculate/categories/infer How can you analyze what you know? Analysis design/construct/create/propose How can you synthesize what you know? Synthesis judge/appraise/evaluate/assess How can you evaluate what you know? Evaluation

1.What is Engineering? 2.The attributes of an engineer the skilled application of a distinctive body of knowledge and Understanding based on: mathematics, science and technology, integrated with: business and management, which is acquired through education and professional formation in a particular engineering discipline. The engineer must be able to exercise original thought, have good professional judgment and be able to take responsibility for the direction of important tasks. It is necessary therefore that undergraduate programs for engineering students foster and inculcate the following knowledge and understanding, abilities, and qualities of mind. Engineering NARS

The Attributes of an Engineer an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering concepts to the solution of complex engineering problems an ability to design and conduct experiments and to analyze and interpret data an ability to design a system, component or process to meet required needs an ability to function within multi-disciplinary teams an ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities an ability to communicate effectively an ability to consider and avoid the detrimental impact of engineering solutions within social or global measures an ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

The Attributes of an Engineer - An ability to apply knowledge of: mathematics, science and engineering concepts to the solution of : complex engineering problems

Attributes of Pharmacy Graduates Master relevant data on : various medicines including actions, uses, and drug-drug, drug disease and drug -food interaction, as well as adverse effects.

The attributes of a typical graduate in Veterinary Graduate has a profound knowledge and understanding of normal animal, poultry and fish structure and function, as well as abnormalities that occur in common diseases. The graduate has the skills of animal management and behavior within a safe environment. The graduate can diagnose, assess, prevent and treat common and important animal diseases in a variety of settings. The graduate contributes in solving complex animal diseases, welfare and environmental problems in the surrounding society. The graduate contributes in increasing understanding in the society by application of scientific methods in research and analysis working collaborative with other professionals. The graduate operates with respect for the legal and other regulations and applies the veterinary code of practice including ethics. The graduate have a profound knowledge and understanding of the economic impact and factors on delivery of animal health care, as well as nutrition and nutritional standards. The graduate has the appropriate professional and personal attitudes and behavior, including critical evaluation, curiosity and life long learning skills as well as ethical and legal frame of medical practice. The graduate is proficient in basic veterinary clinical skills and interpret the findings to demonstrate competence in the performance of basic technical procedures.

The attributes of a typical graduate in Veterinary The graduate can: diagnose, assess, prevent and treat common and important animal diseases in a variety of settings.

المعرفة والفهم Knowledge & understanding مهارات وجدانية Intellectual Skills مهارات عملية Practical Skills مهارات عامة General& Transferable Skills NARS مواصفات الخريج مواصفات مواصفات الخريج الخريج

المعرفة والفهم Knowledge & understanding مهارات وجدانية Intellectual Skills مهارات عملية Practical Skills مهارات عامة General& Transferable Skills NARS

Knowledge and Understanding Of: - Mathematics,science, engineering and ITC appropriate to the discipline. - Design principles of a component, process or a system and their application to the specific discipline. - Principles of problem solving and systems thinking. - Professional ethics and social-economical impact of engineering solutions locally and globally. - Modern engineering techniques for manufacturing and operational practice. - Quality systems, codes of practice, safety requirements and environmental issues. - Entrepreneurial and commercial practice. Engineering

Knowledge and Understanding Of: - Mathematics,science, engineering and ITC - Design principles of - Principles of problem solving - Professional ethics - Modern engineering techniques - Quality systems, codes of practice, safety environmental - Entrepreneurial and commercial practice. Engineering

Pharmacy Knowledge and understanding: The properties of materials that they handle and the effect that these properties have on the formulation of medicines.

Intellectual skills: - Ability to use selected/appropriate mathematical, science, engineering and ICT knowledge in analysing and solving engineering problems. - Ability to use appropriate scientific principles of mathematics, science, engineering and ITC to design, create and analysis a component, system, or process. - Ability to commercialize knowledge. Practical Skills: - Use IT tools and experimental design techniques to design, test, analysis and interpretation of experiment and results. - Use of measuring and laboratories equipment necessary for research and testing of design ideas and engineering practice. - Ability to search for information. - Ability to start up companies and manage projects

General and Transferable skills: - Ability to function in a multidisciplinary team. - Management of self/ Time, flexibility to adapt to change and working under contradictory conditions. - Effective communication oral and in writing. - Evidence based presentation and solution of problems. - Management of data, knowledge and IT. - Management and motivation of people. - Providing leadership and vision.

Implementation NARS Characterization

- Indicative Minimum curriculum content by knowledge area - NARS INDICATIVE CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBJECT AREAS (ILO’s) -Definition of Knowledge Areas NARS Characterization

المعرفة والفهم Knowledge & understanding مهارات وجدانية Intellectual Skills مهارات عملية Practical Skills مهارات عامة General& Transferable Skills

المعرفة والفهم Knowledge & understanding مهارات وجدانية Intellectual Skills مهارات عملية Practical Skills مهارات عامة General& Transferable Skills NARS مواصفات الخريج مواصفات مواصفات الخريج الخريج

المعرفة والفهم Knowledge & understanding مهارات وجدانية Intellectual Skills مهارات عملية Practical Skills مهارات عامة General& Transferable Skills NARS مواصفات الخريج مواصفات مواصفات الخريج الخريج Characterization

المعرفة والفهم Knowledge & understanding مهارات وجدانية Intellectual Skills مهارات عملية Practical Skills مهارات عامة General& Transferable Skills NARS مواصفات الخريج مواصفات مواصفات الخريج الخريج Characterization Program specification

Accomplishments: Engineering Sector: 17 Agriculture: 14 Basic Sciences: 7 Pharmacy: 1 Nursing: 1 Veterinary : 1 NQAAC- Egypt Total: 41

Challenges Implementation is difficult due to lack of : - Experience - Financial resources More efforts to finish the other specializations Challenges

Responsibilities Implementation is the responsibility of the Ministry of higher education. Extensive workshops are needed to support faculties to use the NARS.

Conclusion We are on the Wright track but too much efforts need to be done

Thank you Magdy Kassem