Initiating an Outcome-Based Education Environment at a Higher Education Institution: A Case Study

Authors

  • Amira B. Sallow Department of Computer Science, Nawroz University, Duhok, Kurdistan Region - Iraq
  • Muaid Abdlqader Centre of Assessment & QA, Nawroz University, Duhok, Kurdistan Region - Iraq
  • Nada E. Tawfiq Department of Computer Science, Nawroz University, Duhok, Kurdistan Region - Iraq
  • Mohammed A. Shallal Scientific Research & Development Centre, Nawroz University, Kurdistan region of Iraq

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25007/ajnu.v8n3a395

Abstract

The paper presents a brief account of a case study reflecting steps that may be found useful as guidelines for initiating an outcome-based education (OBE) environment for programs at a higher education institution (HEI). It highlights the broad steps in the process of establishing a framework for a curriculum of an undergraduate program in light of current trends, with suggestions that may be helpful in paving the way for a HEI to follow, should such an aim be desired. A sample of a computer science (CMSC) program is used as an example to illustrate the steps followed in accordance with relevant academic accreditation criteria and quality assurance (QA) standards.

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Published

2019-08-26

How to Cite

Sallow, A. B., Abdlqader, M., Tawfiq, N. E., & Shallal, M. A. (2019). Initiating an Outcome-Based Education Environment at a Higher Education Institution: A Case Study. Academic Journal of Nawroz University, 8(3), 39–49. https://doi.org/10.25007/ajnu.v8n3a395

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