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Dr. R. Krishna MurthyDr. R. Krishna MurthyEducational AdvisorEducational Advisor

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NBA – A brief historyNBA – A brief history The National Board of Accreditation (NBA) was set up by

the AICTE in Sept 1994, Accreditation was voluntary only (not yet mandatory) 1994-2003 first format was in use 1st Revision - Jan 2004 March 31, 2004 LD to colleges started in 83-84 and earlier 2nd Revision - Jan 2009 (SAR - in an effort to go

international concept of “Program Objectives & Outcomes” introduced.

3rd Revision - June 2009 (SAR 2nd edition) February 2010 NBA became autonomous 4th Revision - May 2011 (SAR Version.3.0) 5th Revision - March 2012 (SAR Edition I)

TO STUDENTSTO STUDENTS

Definitions:-Definitions:- Programme – a group of coursesProgramme – a group of courses Course – an individual subjectCourse – an individual subject PEOs – Programme Educational ObjectivesPEOs – Programme Educational Objectives POs – Programme Outcomes (criterions a-k)POs – Programme Outcomes (criterions a-k) CLO – Course/subject Learning ObjectivesCLO – Course/subject Learning Objectives CO – Course/subject OutcomeCO – Course/subject Outcome

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What Is Outcome Based Engineering Education?

IT’S NOT WHAT WE TEACH (Input), IT’S WHAT YOU LEARNYOU LEARN (outcome)(outcome)

In a nutshell, learner-centric approach In a nutshell, learner-centric approach to engineering educationto engineering educationIn a nutshell, learner-centric approach In a nutshell, learner-centric approach to engineering educationto engineering education

Outcome-Based Education (OBE)

OBE addresses the following key questions:OBE addresses the following key questions:

WhatWhat do we want the students to have or be do we want the students to have or be able to do? able to do?

HowHow bestbest can we help students achieve it? can we help students achieve it?

HowHow will we know whether the students have will we know whether the students have achieved it?achieved it?

HowHow do we close the loop for further do we close the loop for further improvement improvement (Continuous Quality (Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI))Improvement (CQI))??

Provides students with a learning environment Provides students with a learning environment with little attention to whether or not students with little attention to whether or not students learn the material.learn the material.

Students are given grades and rankings – Students are given grades and rankings – making them exam / marks oriented.making them exam / marks oriented.

Graduates are not completely prepared for Graduates are not completely prepared for joining the workforce.joining the workforce.

Lack of emphasis on soft skills needed in jobs Lack of emphasis on soft skills needed in jobs e.g. communication skills, interpersonal skills, e.g. communication skills, interpersonal skills, analytical skills, etc.analytical skills, etc.

Deficiencies of Traditional Education

Outcome-Based EducationOutcome-Based Education

• OBE process focuses on what students can do or the qualities they should develop after they are taught.

• Both programme structure and curriculum are designed to achieve those capabilitiescapabilities or qualitiesqualities.

• Discourages traditional education approaches based on direct instruction of facts and standard methods.

• It requires that the students demonstrate that demonstrate that they have learnt the required skills and contentthey have learnt the required skills and content..

Outcome-Based Education

What are expected of Students under OBE?What are expected of Students under OBE?

Students are expected to be able to do more Students are expected to be able to do more challenging tasks other than memorize and challenging tasks other than memorize and reproduce what was taught.reproduce what was taught.

Students should be able to: write project proposals, Students should be able to: write project proposals, complete projects, analyze case studies, give case complete projects, analyze case studies, give case presentations, show their abilities to think, question, presentations, show their abilities to think, question, research, and make decisions based on the findings.research, and make decisions based on the findings.

Be more creative, able to analyze and synthesize Be more creative, able to analyze and synthesize information.information.

Able to plan and organize tasks, able to work in a Able to plan and organize tasks, able to work in a team as a community or in entrepreneurial service team as a community or in entrepreneurial service teams to propose solutions to problems and market teams to propose solutions to problems and market their solutionstheir solutions

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PEO-1: Preparation

PEO-2: Core Competence

PEO-3: Breadth

PEO-4: Professionalism Professionalism

PEO-5: Learning environment

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) NBA Suggestion - June 2009NBA Suggestion - June 2009

TECHNICAL GP and TECHNICAL GP and PROFESSIONAL GPPROFESSIONAL GP

Programme Educational ObjectivesProgramme Educational Objectives (from students’ response)

[1] Graduate.[1] Graduate.

[2] Graduate with sound/good [2] Graduate with sound/good knowledge.knowledge.

[3] Graduate with knowledge of other [3] Graduate with knowledge of other fields. fields.

[4] Graduate with professional outlook.[4] Graduate with professional outlook.

[5] Graduate with desire to learn and [5] Graduate with desire to learn and practice.practice.

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Program Program OutcomesOutcomes (POs) - ABET (POs) - ABET

NBA - What students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation.

Program Outcomes: TECHNICAL GP, PROFESSIONAL GP and GENERAL GP

(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs

(d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams Individuals with similar educational backgrounds focusing on

different aspects of a project as well as teams of individuals with different educational backgrounds.

(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility G1

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Program Outcomes (Cont…)Program Outcomes (Cont…)

TECHNICAL GP, PROFESSIONAL GP and GENERAL GP

(g) an ability to communicate effectively G2(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of

engineering solutions in a global and societal context G3(i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in

life-long learning G4Teaching students that the underlying theory is important because the technology will change, coupled with enhancing their self-learning ability.

(j) knowledge of contemporary issues

The impact of globalization, the outsourcing of both engineering and other support jobs as practiced by modern international companies.

(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

CONSTITUENTSCONSTITUENTS(STAKEHOLDERS)(STAKEHOLDERS)

1. 1. FacultyFaculty 2. 2. StudentsStudents 3. 3. AlumniAlumni4. 4. EmployerEmployer5. Industry Advisory Board5. Industry Advisory Board

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The Constituents

1.1. Faculty Faculty

2. Students2. Students

3. Alumni3. Alumni

4. Employers4. Employers

5. Industry Advisory Committee (IAC)5. Industry Advisory Committee (IAC)

1.1. FACULTYFACULTY

Please paste your department Faculty Group photoPlease paste your department Faculty Group photo

2.2. STUDENTSSTUDENTS

Please paste your department Students Group photoPlease paste your department Students Group photo

3.3. ALUMNIALUMNI

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4.4. EMPLOYERSEMPLOYERS

5.5. ADVISORY COMMITTEEADVISORY COMMITTEE

Constitute a broad based advisory body Constitute a broad based advisory body inviting persons from Industry, R&D inviting persons from Industry, R&D Organizations, leading Institutions, Alumni Organizations, leading Institutions, Alumni etc.etc.

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PEOs Assessment and PEOs Assessment and Evaluation Evaluation

PEO Assessment

Exit Survey Program Outcomes

Faculty Discussion and Consideration

(Consulting the Industry

Advisory Board)

Refine Program and

course outcomes

Graduation

Employer Survey

Program Objectives

Alumni Survey

Indirect Indirect AssessmentAssessment

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Direct Direct AssessmentAssessment

Program Educational

Objectives (PEOs)

Program Outcomes

(POs)

Rubrics Assessment:

Design Course, Senior Project,

Coop, Seminar,

Programme Exit Exam

Industrial Advisory Board

NBA COMMITTEE

Course Learning

Outcomes (CLOs)

Engineering Program

Grad. Exit Survey, Alumni Survey,

Employer Survey

DAEC InternalAssessment

POs Assessment: Tools and MethodPOs Assessment: Tools and Method

Peer Peer AssessmentAssessment

NBA Feedback

Know the required Programme Outcomes and Programme Objectives (see handout).

For each course read the Learning Outcomes at the beginning of each Semester. This gives you an idea of the knowledge and skills expected from a particular course.

Be more proactive in the learning process to acquire the Learning Outcomes (a-k) of subjects.

Demonstrate through the assessment methods that the required skills and knowledge have been acquired.

Aim at attaining the Programme Outcomes and Programme Objectives as a whole during the entire programme.

Give constructive feedbacks on the programme/course/ academic staff to obtain accreditation through active participation in Teaching Evaluation, Academic Advisory System, Dialog Sessions with the Dean, etc.

Roles of Students

The Role of the The Role of the StudentsStudents

……………………youryour rolerole Each one to aim at good performance on

all fronts.

Participate in as many Co & Extracurricular activities as possible

Proactive participation in assessment process (periodic surveys; Semester, annual, exit, -3 yrs, -5 yrs)

Please Maintain / never miss contact with the institute as alumni, provide Mobile No. and E-mail ID (help update alumni directory annually).

Help gather the contacts of your senior college mates.

Debate

Formula I

Adventure Sports

Music Dance

Painting Photography

Choreography

Band

……good performance on all frontsgood performance on all fronts

Participate in as many Co & Extracurricular activities as possible

Proactive Proactive participation in participation in Assessment SurveyAssessment Survey

Opinion Poll

STUDENT SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRESTUDENT SURVEY QUESTIONNAIREDear Student,The department is seeking accreditation from National Board of Accreditation; the assessment of the programme outcomes is to be through students’ survey / feedback. To what extent has university course curricula (syllabus) contributed to your learning and abilities in the following areas in? For each of the Program Outcomes (a-k) given below, which of the four statements (1 to 4) aptly describes your understanding, Please include any comments.

Branch: Semester/Year: USN:

Name:

Your assessment Very little

Some extent

Quite a bit

Very much

Programme Outcomes 1 2 3 4

a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering,

b)

c)

Your comments:

Thank you for participating in the survey

Degree Received Year of Graduation

Name:

Mailing Address:

City, State, Pin code:

Employment details: Year Email:

Company and Designation:

1: Strongly Disagree 2: Disagree 3: Neutral 4: Agree 5: Strongly Agree

ALUMNI SURVEY

Dear Alumni,For each of the Program Outcomes (a-k) given below, which of the five statements describes your understanding of your field, Please include any comments.Q1: Before each statement, indicate the answer 1 through 5 which most closely fits this statement for you

PO Answer Programme Outcomes

a an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

b an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data,

Q2: Could you identify a single course taken which is most beneficial to your present position?Q3: Could you identify a course that you wish you had taken?Q4: Have you completed a post graduate degree or presently attending? If so, what degree you are seeking and where?

Thanks for sparing your valuable time

EMPLOYERS: SURVEY QUESTIONNARE Dear Sir, The Institute is applying for Accreditation which is outcome based in conformity with the International practices. The assessment of the outcomes has to be through a survey. The following questions need your valued consideration. Please send us your answers to these questions

Company Name:

Mailing Address:

City, State, Pin code:

Employment details: Year Email:

Questions Answers

1. What are the strengths of our undergraduates?

2. What are the weaknesses of our undergraduates?

3. What areas are most / least important to your company? Following Departments are under assessment.

a) Computer Science & Engineering

a) Information Science Engineering

We express our gratitude for your valuable feedback

FACULTY SURVEY QUESTIONNAIREDear Member of Faculty,aWhat do you want the students to have or be able to do? in the subjects (Th/Lab) you have taught* t do To what extent has University curricula (syllabus) contributed to the learning and imparting of abilities in the following areas? For each of the Program Outcomes (a-k) given below, which of the four statements aptly describes your understanding, Please include any comments.

Branch: ECE, CSE, ISE, ME, TE Class level - Theory 1st year 2nd year 3rd year 4th year

Physics / Chemistry / Moths / HSS Practical / Lab 1st year 2nd year 3rd year 4th year

Name: Please tick () applicable level or levels

(Appropriate to subject you have taught) Your assessment Very little

Some extent

Quite a bit

Very much

Programme Outcomes 1 2 3 4

a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering,

a) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data,

Thank you for participating in the survey*Please list the subjects taught overleaf

Your comments:

Maintain / never miss contact with the institute as alumni, provide Mobile No. and E-mail ID. Help update alumni directory continually / annually.

CONTACTSCONTACTS

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Conclusion

The …ISE…. department is seeking accreditation from NBA May 2011 Version.3.0 / March 2012 Edn. 1 to provide quality assurance for its B.E Degree Program.

Instruction techniques will be tuned for outcome-based education in a progressive way to improve the quality of the Graduate Engineer comparable to some international standard. Indirect assessment and evaluation methods are given importance.

The Industrial Advisory Board is one channel to provide the department with feedback on the achie- vement of educational objectives as experienced by the its graduates.