Learning Outcomes and Public Trust in Higher Education

Authors

  • Tia Loukkola European University Association
  • Helene Peterbauer European University Association

Keywords:

Learning outcomes, transparency, accountability, qualifications frameworks

Abstract

Learning outcomes are increasingly used in qualifications frameworks and quality assurance processes. As such, they aim to secure and foster public trust among education providers. Yet, against the backdrop of internationalized higher education, questions arise on whether learning outcomes can fulfill this function on a global scale and whether there is a way, and need, to verify if learning outcomes have been achieved.

 

Author Biographies

Tia Loukkola, European University Association

Tia Loukkola is director for institutional development at the European University Association (EUA). E-mail: tia.loukkola@eua.eu. 

Helene Peterbauer, European University Association

Helene Peterbauer is a policy and project officer at EUA. E-mail: helene.peterbauer@eua.eu.

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Published

2020-10-15

How to Cite

Loukkola, T. ., & Peterbauer, H. (2020). Learning Outcomes and Public Trust in Higher Education. International Higher Education, (104), 12–13. Retrieved from https://ejournals.bc.edu/index.php/ihe/article/view/14341

Issue

No. 104 (2020): Autumn Issue

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