Proposal of a theoretical-practical evaluation model for the accreditation of university courses in Ecuador
Journal
RISTI - Revista Iberica de Sistemas e Tecnologias de Informacao
ISSN
16469895
Date Issued
2024
Author(s)
Espinosa, Diana
Jiménez, Silvia Aguirre
Type
book-chapter
Abstract
The objective of this research work was to design a theoretical-practical model for evaluating university courses for accreditation purposes. The paradigm used was mixed (quali-quantitative) of a descriptive, explanatory, exploratory and correlational type; interpretive in nature and focused on action research. Furthermore, to support the construction of the proposed model, bibliographic, documentary and field analysis processes were used. One of the main conclusions obtained because of the research process has allowed us to determine that the approach of this model could help improve the designs of the different academic careers and programs at a macro, meso and micro curricular level for accreditation purposes, also allowing in this way, comply with the evaluation parameters established by the Ecuadorian university higher education control bodies.