UK Teaching Quality Under the Microscope: What are the Drivers?

Authors

  • Robin Middlehurst

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2016.84.9122

Keywords:

Teaching excellence, changing government policy, marketization, de-regulation, UK higher education

Abstract

Under the newly elected government in the UK (May 2015), sweeping changes to quality assurance and the regulatory system for higher education are proposed in England.  Proposals include a new emphasis on ‘teaching excellence’ to balance a long-term emphasis on measuring ‘research excellence’ and further marketization.  The UK higher education system has had a strong reputation for quality over decades, so international observers may speculate on the rationale for the government’s proposals.  This article explores some of the underlying political, economic and social drivers behind the government’s proposals.  

Author Biography

Robin Middlehurst

Robin Middlehurst is external policy adviser and professor at Kingston University London, UK 

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Published

2016-01-01

How to Cite

Middlehurst, R. (2016). UK Teaching Quality Under the Microscope: What are the Drivers?. International Higher Education, (84), 27–29. https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2016.84.9122

Issue

No. 84: Winter 2016

Section

Countries and Regions

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