The Role of External Examining in Higher Education: Challenges and Best Practices
Enakshi Sengupta · Patrick Blessinger · Andrew Ssemwanga · Barbara Cozza
May 2021 · Emerald Group Publishing
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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.
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.
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.
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