Quality and Access in Higher Education.| Life long Learning |

 QUESTION:

Write a comprehensive note on the following

Course: Higher Education
Course code 8625
Level: B.Ed Solved Assignment

ANSWER

a) Quality and Access in higher education.

Assessment is a systemic process in higher education that uses empirical data on student learning to refine programs and improve student learning.[1] As a continuous process, assessment establishes measurable and clear student learning outcomes for learning, provisioning a sufficient amount of learning opportunities to achieve these outcomes, implementing a systematic way of gathering, analyzing, and interpreting evidence to determine how well student learning matches expectations, and using the collected information to inform improvement in student learning.

Quality in education

Access to education is important, but just as important is actually learning basic knowledge and skills in the classroom. Many children across the world cannot read, despite having attended school for several years. High-quality education is a prerequisite for learning and human development.

Quality is affected by factors both inside and outside the classroom – everything from the availability of a teacher and teaching aids to the child’s starting point when it comes to mother tongue language or general health, for example. Overall, securing high-quality education is a considerable challenge, particularly for countries with limited resources, where educational systems are prevented from functioning normally.

Assessment in higher education can focus on the individual learner, a course, an academic program, or the institution.
1. Course-level Assessment
2. Program-level Assessment

Course-level Assessment

Assessment embedded at the course level (sometimes referred to as embedded assessment or authentic assessment) typically involves the use of assignments.[3] Students receive feedback on their performance on assignments and faculty gain knowledge of student learning to use for grading.[4] The work assessed within courses best relates to specific program-level student learning outcomes. Angelo and Cross[5] believe assessment in the classroom is an important part of the faculty feedback loop which can provide meaningful information about their effectiveness as teachers while also giving students a measure of their progress as learners.

Student Perception of Feedback[ Studies show feedback is valued by students.[6] Feedback that is timely, specific, and delivered individually helps to reinforce this perception.[7] This type of feedback, usually referred to as Just In Time, helps to create a feedback loop between student and teacher. Students generally find more utility in formative feedback when they are also presented with strategies on how to use the feedback.[8] These strategies help with perception because they tackle a lack of understanding of academic discourse which hinders students' ability to use the feedback effectively.[6]

Quality of Feedback on Assessment

Timing is crucial in the delivery of feedback to students.[9] Kift and Moody claim that the complexity of the assignment should dictate how soon feedback should provided. For simpler tasks, feedback should be provided within 24 hours. However, if the task is more complicated, giving students time for reflection before providing feedback is more beneficial. "Effective feedback should be task-related and focus on student performance rather than personal attributes of the student." [10] Studies have shown that the way feedback is delivered can have either positive or negative effects on the student.[11] Corrective feedback helps to move student learning forward and improves future assessments.

b). Life long Learning

Lifelong learning is the broad term for education that is conducted beyond school. Therefore it’s voluntary, rather than compulsory, and is completely self-motivated – with the main goal being to improve personal or professional development. here are many different ways to carry on your education – whether it’s by taking a course, or continuing your personal development in a less formal setting. And it doesn’t necessarily have to come at a cost.

To help you see which options are open to you, here’s everything you need to know about lifelong learning:
some examples of lifelong learning?
Because it’s such a broad term, there are many different ways you could continue adding to your knowledge.

Some examples of lifelong learning include:
· Internships and apprenticeships
· Vocational courses
· Teaching yourself a new language
· Studying a new subject
· Learning to use new pieces of technology
· Playing a new game or sport
· Adding to your skillset during employment
· Gaining knowledge and learned behaviors from your environment

However, this is by no means an extensive list – and any attempts to actively build your skills will generally fall under the category of lifelong learning.
What are the benefits of lifelong learning?

There are several advantages to this form of studying. Including:
· To gain a new qualification
· To add to your transferable skills
· To increase your employability and promotion prospects
· To earn more money
· To fill a skills gap
· To broaden your knowledge
· To better contribute to the community
· Mental stimulation
· Personal and professional satisfaction
· sing that formal qualifications aren’t the only way to identify desirable staff.
· The knowledge gained through previous experience, as well as any skills that have been self-taught or learned along the way, could greatly benefit the business.

Lifelong learning also ensures their employees continue to develop and show their desire to grow on a professional level. If you’re considering continuing your education but you’re not sure where to start, here are some of our top tips:

Utilise technology – Whatever subject you’re interested in, there is a wealth of online resources out there to help you learn. Listen to podcasts, download eBooks, take a distance learning course, or join forums to continue your development.

Ask your employer – If you’re already at work, ask your employer to help you with personal development planning. Chances are they already offer a lot of training internally, and may even subsidize the cost of a new certification if it helps add value to the business.

Stay motivated – Because this form of learning is completely voluntary, it will often require self-motivation and dedication to stay focused. Offer yourself incentives to keep going, or ask a friend or family member to help you stay on track.

Add some structure – Try setting aside the same amount of time for studying each night, or each week, make sure you stick to it, and try and write down a goal for each session. Take your learning seriously, and you’re far more likely to stick to it.

Take every opportunity – It isn’t just a new certification you can gain from lifelong learning. There are plenty of opportunities out there to add to your knowledge, from taking a class in the local community center to joining reading groups or even watching webinars.

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