A Study of the Current and Desired States and Essential Needs for Enhancing Curriculum Quality through Quality Assurance Implementation Based on AUN-QA Criteria of College of Asian Scholars

Abstract

This research aimed to 1) investigate the current conditions, desired conditions, and priority needs for developing a quality assurance framework based on the ASEAN University Network Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) criteria to enhance curriculum quality at College of Asian Scholars, involving a total of 170 participants comprising administrators, curriculum instructors, support staff, students, and other stakeholders affiliated with College of Asian Scholars. Specifically, the sample included 13 administrators (deans, associate deans, and program chairs), 75 instructors (curriculum coordinators, department heads, and lecturers), 19 support staff, and 63 students. Data collection instruments included a five-point Likert scale questionnaire assessing quality assurance practices based on AUN-QA, and a structured interview exploring perspectives on curriculum development strategies. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation) and Priority Needs Index (PNI). qualitative data were examined through content analysis. The results of the research were as follows: 1. The current situation is at a moderate level overall (x̄ =3.01, S.D. = 0.69) and when considering each aspect, it was found that all aspects were at a moderate level. The aspect with the highest average value was Criterion 3 Teaching and Learning Approach (x̄ = 3.48, S.D.= 0.73) and the aspect with the lowest average value was Criterion 7 Facilities and Infrastructure (x̄ =3.19, S.D.=0.74) 2. The overall desirable condition was at a high level (x̄ =4.11, S.D. = 0.71) and when considering each aspect, it was found that all aspects were at a high level. The aspect with highest average value was Criterion 3 Teaching and Learning Approach (x̄ =4.15, S.D.= 0.69) and the aspect with the lowest average value was Criterion 7 Facilities and Infrastructure (x̄ =4.04, S.D.=0.76) 3. The assessment of the needs found that overall, the need index value was PNImodified=0.365 and when considering each aspect Ranked from most to least, they are: Criterion 7 Facilities and Infrastructure, with the highest need index (PNI_Modified =0.266), Criterion 1 Expected Learning Outcomes (PNI_Modified =0.209) and Criterion 8 Output and Outcomes (PNI_Modified =0.195), respectively and the aspect with the lowest average value was Criterion 6 Student Support Services (PNI_Modified =0.182) respectively.