DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.A. (Education) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
QUALITY ISSUES IN EDUCATION
(2009 onwards)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — × 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions in about 300 words each.
1. Define 'quality control'.
2. Why is there a need for quality in higher education?
3. How is quality assessed?
4. What is the concept of performance indicators?
5. What are the types of quality assessment?
6. Explain the process of accreditation.
7. What are the major objectives of academic audit?
8. Explain the international practices of accreditation.
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions in about 700 words each.
9. List out the factors influencing quality.
10. Describe the performance indicators of NAAC.
Sub. Code
24
DE-4046
2
Ws3
11. Explain the new methodologies and initiatives of NAAC
accreditation.
12. Explain the strategies for sustaining quality matching
the global standards.
13. List out the limitations of academic audit. How will you
rectify them?
14. Explain the benefits of ISO 9000 certification for
educational institutions.
15. Explain capacity building model in detail.
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