Questions about Ontario's newly proposed metrics for universities
[...]how could a few 45 to 90 minute, one-shot standardized tests promoted by HEQCO ever be compared to any degree program's existing course and program requirements - each determined and assessed by expert professionals and subject matter specialists - is a question that perplexes? A standard...
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| Published in: | CAUT Bulletin 2019-05, Vol.66 (5), p.8-9 |
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| Language: | eng ; fre |
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| Summary: | [...]how could a few 45 to 90 minute, one-shot standardized tests promoted by HEQCO ever be compared to any degree program's existing course and program requirements - each determined and assessed by expert professionals and subject matter specialists - is a question that perplexes? A standard four-year undergraduate experience likely includes 20 to 40 expert "second opinions" diagnosed by a wide variety of professors with a diversity of teaching styles and assessment strategies. Additionally, we could ask who is graduating; for example, gathering data on the number and proportion of students from traditionally underrepresented groups, first-generation students, and students with disabilities for starters. [...]what's the related field for those studying classics, religious studies, peace studies, and so on, and why does it matter so long as the graduate is happy? [...]in a somewhat ironic twist, when it comes to professional fields in the public sector, e.g., teachers, doctors, nurses, etc., the provincial government itself is pretty much the one in control of how many are hired or even can retain their jobs. |
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| ISSN: | 0834-9614 |