Quality Assurance Handbook for Educational Courses in Africa
Author Information
Author(s): Nabwera Helen M, Purnell Sue, Bates Imelda
Primary Institution: Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, University of Liverpool
Hypothesis
Can a quality assurance handbook improve the standards of higher education courses in developing countries?
Conclusion
The handbook provides a framework for establishing high-quality higher education courses in developing countries, which can help retain health care workers.
Supporting Evidence
- The handbook was developed through a participatory process involving local stakeholders.
- It addresses six key themes necessary for quality assurance in higher education.
- The principles outlined can be adapted to various educational contexts.
- The handbook is available online for free to support institutions worldwide.
Takeaway
This study created a handbook to help schools in Africa improve their education quality, so students can learn better and stay in their home countries.
Methodology
The authors reviewed literature on quality assurance in higher education and developed a handbook based on international standards, which was then piloted in Ghana.
Limitations
The handbook may face challenges in adapting guidelines from wealthier countries to resource-limited settings.
Participant Demographics
Health care workers and educational institutions in Ghana.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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