Description
Using an external examiner in an institution is not a new phenomenon. Whilst there is no 'one size fits all' approach, how can researchers collaborate on key developments in maintaining higher education standards in order to overcome challenges and cultivate best practice together?
This book considers the external examination challenges and best practice examples in academia in various parts of the world. With several chapters that cover examples of mitigating disadvantage and creating opportunities without compromising the quality assurance process, the authors examine how universities are engaged in safeguarding procedures at the same time as enhancing the quality standards. Providing a comprehensive international focus, this volumes showcases how we might make external examining a rigorous process which is fair, reliable and consistent across the globe.
About the Author
Enakshi Sengupta serves as Associate Director of the International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Association, USA.
Patrick Blessinger is Chief Research Scientist of the International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Association, USA.
Andrew Ssemwanga is the Founder and Executive Director for Family Enterprise Support Initiative (FESI), Uganda.
Barbara Cozza is Department Chair and Professor of Education at St. John's University in New York, New York, USA.
Reviews
Globally higher education institutions play a very indispensable role in preparing students for the world of work by evaluating and moderating them through external examiners who also act as good reviewers. The book The Role of External Examining in Higher Education: Challenges and Best Practices has brought out the pertinence of external examiners which is a 'must read' for anyone who is allied to the higher education sector. -- Dr Sweta Patnaik, Country Director, HETL, South Africa
Book Information
ISBN 9781839821752
Author Enakshi Sengupta
Format Hardback
Page Count 216
Imprint Emerald Publishing Limited
Publisher Emerald Publishing Limited
Weight(grams) 424g
This book considers the external examination challenges and best practice examples in academia in various parts of the world. With several chapters that cover examples of mitigating disadvantage and creating opportunities without compromising the quality assurance process, the authors examine how universities are engaged in safeguarding procedures at the same time as enhancing the quality standards. Providing a comprehensive international focus, this volumes showcases how we might make external examining a rigorous process which is fair, reliable and consistent across the globe.
About the Author
Enakshi Sengupta serves as Associate Director of the International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Association, USA.
Patrick Blessinger is Chief Research Scientist of the International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Association, USA.
Andrew Ssemwanga is the Founder and Executive Director for Family Enterprise Support Initiative (FESI), Uganda.
Barbara Cozza is Department Chair and Professor of Education at St. John's University in New York, New York, USA.
Reviews
Globally higher education institutions play a very indispensable role in preparing students for the world of work by evaluating and moderating them through external examiners who also act as good reviewers. The book The Role of External Examining in Higher Education: Challenges and Best Practices has brought out the pertinence of external examiners which is a 'must read' for anyone who is allied to the higher education sector. -- Dr Sweta Patnaik, Country Director, HETL, South Africa
Book Information
ISBN 9781839821752
Author Enakshi Sengupta
Format Hardback
Page Count 216
Imprint Emerald Publishing Limited
Publisher Emerald Publishing Limited
Weight(grams) 424g
