What is it about?

Este artículo revisa investigaciones sobre cómo los estudiantes contribuyen a los procesos de aseguramiento de la calidad (QA) en la educación superior. Tiene tres hallazgos principales: Primero, se identificaron estudios relevantes sobre la participación de los estudiantes en QA. Segundo, se analizó cómo los estudiantes participan en los procesos de QA, destacando tres niveles: participación, donde los estudiantes dan retroalimentación y colaboran con los profesores para mejorar el aprendizaje; involucramiento, donde los estudiantes participan en la toma de decisiones y la gobernanza; y compromiso, donde los estudiantes muestran un profundo compromiso con las actividades de QA. Tercero, el artículo respondió a tres preguntas de investigación, proporcionando un marco para entender las contribuciones de los estudiantes a QA y sugiriendo áreas para futuras investigaciones.

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Why is it important?

This paper is important because it sheds light on the crucial role students play in quality assurance (QA) processes in higher education. By systematically reviewing existing research, the paper highlights how student participation, involvement, and commitment can significantly enhance the quality of education. It provides a comprehensive framework for understanding these contributions and identifies areas that need further investigation, which can guide future research and policy-making. This understanding can help institutions better engage students as active partners in improving educational outcomes.

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The paper emphasizes the importance of empowering students by involving them in quality assurance (QA) processes. This not only improves the quality of education but also fosters a sense of ownership and responsibility among students. By highlighting the role of students in governance and decision-making, the paper advocates for a more collaborative approach to managing educational institutions, which can lead to more inclusive and effective policies. The findings suggest that student feedback and participation can directly impact the quality of teaching and learning, underscoring the need for institutions to actively seek and incorporate student input. Additionally, the paper identifies gaps in current research and suggests areas for further investigation, which can help guide future studies and improve our understanding of student contributions to QA. The insights from the paper can inform policymakers about the benefits of student involvement in QA processes, potentially leading to more student-centered policies and practices in higher education.

Dr F. Javier Miranda
Universidad de Extremadura

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This page is a summary of: Student contributions to quality assurance in higher education: a systematic literature review, Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, January 2025, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.1080/02602938.2024.2445727.
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