Enhancing the Direct Assessment Method for ABET Accreditation: A Proposal for a Lightweight, Comprehensive, Precise, and Informative Approach

Year : 2024 | Volume : 15 | Issue : 02 | Page : 12 27
    By

    Qutaiba Ibrahim Ali,

  1. Professor, Department of Computer Engineering, University in Mosul,, Mosul, Iraq

Abstract

This study introduces a new method aimed at improving the direct assessment technique used for assessing students in the context of ABET accreditation. The traditional direct assessment method has long been utilized for ABET accreditation, involving steps such as goal identification, assessment planning, selection of assessment instruments, data collection and analysis, interpretation and evaluation, and feedback and improvement. While this approach has served as a valuable tool for evaluating student learning outcomes, it faces challenges related to complexity, resource-intensive requirements, and potential gaps in assessment coverage. Our proposed approach seeks to overcome the shortcomings of current assessment methods by proposing a streamlined, thorough, accurate, and insightful framework. By utilizing advancements in educational technology and teaching methods, this study seeks to enhance ABET accreditation procedures, promoting ongoing enhancements in engineering education.

Keywords: Student outcome assessment, ABET accreditation, assessment methodology, assessment metrics, continuous improvement, educational quality

[This article belongs to Journal of Computer Technology & Applications ]

How to cite this article:
Qutaiba Ibrahim Ali. Enhancing the Direct Assessment Method for ABET Accreditation: A Proposal for a Lightweight, Comprehensive, Precise, and Informative Approach. Journal of Computer Technology & Applications. 2024; 15(02):12-27.
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Qutaiba Ibrahim Ali. Enhancing the Direct Assessment Method for ABET Accreditation: A Proposal for a Lightweight, Comprehensive, Precise, and Informative Approach. Journal of Computer Technology & Applications. 2024; 15(02):12-27. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jocta/article=2024/view=152440


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Volume 15
Issue 02
Received 10/04/2024
Accepted 25/04/2024
Published 29/06/2024
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