DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.A. (Education) DEGREE EXAMINATION,
DECEMBER 2017.
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. What do you mean by 'quality assurance'?
2. Why is quality essential for higher education?
3. Mention the factors influencing quality.
4. What are the uses of performance indicators?
5. Explain the types quality assessment and accreditation.
6. Explain the criteria and weightages involved in the
process of accreditation.
7. List out the elements of TQM in education.
8. Define 'Capacity Building Model'.
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions in about 700 words each.
9. Discuss industry academia partnership for quality
education and research.
10. What are the limitations and benefits of ISO 9000
certification of educational institutions?
Sub. Code
24
DE-2946
2
Ws6
11. Explain in detail the preamble of NBA.
12. Explain the meaning types and benefits of benchmarking.
13. Discuss the impact of accountability and accreditation on
stakeholders and society.
14. Explain the international practices of accreditation.
15. Explain the methodologies and procedures of
benchmarking.
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