Module 5: Ongoing Assessment and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) in OBE

Here's the detailed content for Module 5 of the Outcome-Based Education (OBE) training series:

"Ongoing Assessment and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) in OBE" – this module emphasizes the need for a structured feedback and improvement mechanism, ensuring sustainable academic quality.

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🎯 Session Objectives

By the end of this module, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles and purpose of ongoing assessments in OBE.

• Differentiate between formative and summative assessments.

• Design feedback-driven teaching and assessment strategies.

• Implement Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) loops using assessment data.

• Document CQI practices for accreditation and academic review.

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🕘 Duration

1.5 to 2 Hours (Including reflection and action plan development)

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📚 Content Outline

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1. Ongoing Assessment in OBE

🔹 Importance

• Ensures continuous tracking of student learning.

• Identifies gaps and learning difficulties early.

• Enables data-driven decisions in curriculum and pedagogy.

🔹 Types of Assessment

Type	Description	Frequency	Purpose
Formative	Quizzes, assignments, short tests, observations	Weekly/biweekly	Ongoing feedback
Summative	Mid-terms, final exams, term projects	End of unit/term	Final evaluation
Diagnostic	Entry-level tests	Before a topic	Identify prior knowledge
Peer/Self	Peer evaluation, self-assessment	Periodic	Encourage reflection

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2. Assessment and Feedback Loop

🔹 The Feedback Loop in OBE

1. Define Outcomes (COs/POs)

2. Deliver Curriculum

3. Assess Learning (Formative/Summative)

4. Analyze Attainment

5. Implement Interventions (Remedial/Enrichment)

6. Reassess and Review

7. Revise Outcomes/Teaching Methods

🔁 This loop is the essence of CQI – Continuous Quality Improvement

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3. Tools for Formative and Summative Assessment

🔹 Formative Tools

• Class quizzes, Kahoot/Google Forms

• Think-pair-share

• Short written reflections

• Mini-projects or problem-solving activities

• Peer reviews

🔹 Summative Tools

• Structured examinations

• Lab evaluations

• Final project submissions

• Viva voce and presentations

🔹 Assessment Blueprint (CO-wise)

• Prepare a mapping between question items, COs, and Bloom’s level

Question No.	Marks	CO	Bloom’s Level
Q1 (a)	5	CO1	Understand
Q2 (b)	10	CO2	Apply

✅ This ensures alignment and transparency.

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4. Introduction to Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)

🔹 What is CQI?

A systematic, data-informed process to evaluate and enhance educational effectiveness through evidence-based actions.

🔹 Why CQI in OBE?

• Ensures long-term improvement of teaching and learning.

• Required by NBA (Criterion 3 and 6) and NAAC (Criteria 2 and 7).

• Promotes a culture of quality and accountability.

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5. The CQI Cycle in Practice (PDCA)

Step	Description
Plan	Identify gaps and improvement areas
Do	Implement action (remedial class, redesign CO)
Check	Assess the impact of changes
Act	Standardize the improvement or revisit strategy

🔹 Sample CQI Actions:

Issue Identified	Action Taken
Low CO attainment in CO3	Conducted remedial classes
Weak mapping to PO4	Modified course content and assessments
Poor survey feedback on delivery	Faculty training on active learning methods

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6. CQI Documentation and Reporting

🔹 For NBA/NAAC:

• Maintain CO attainment reports

• Action Taken Reports (ATRs)

• Course Files with:

  • Assessment records

  • Survey results (Course exit, Alumni)

  • Teaching-learning enhancements

🔹 Department-Level CQI Registers:

• Course-wise CQI Summary

• PO Attainment Trend Reports

• Annual Academic Audit reports

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7. Best Practices in CQI Implementation

• Establish a Department Quality Assurance Committee.

• Conduct end-semester review meetings.

• Use student and alumni feedback constructively.

• Promote faculty collaboration for gap analysis.

• Leverage technology platforms (e.g., LMS analytics, Excel dashboards).

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🧩 Interactive Activities

🟢 Activity 1: Design Your Feedback Loop

• Each participant draws a feedback loop for their course and highlights where and how they assess and improve.

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🔵 Activity 2: CQI Case Study Analysis

• Participants review a mock CO-attainment report and suggest actionable CQI strategies.

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🟡 Activity 3: Self-Reflection and Action Planning

• Each participant prepares an improvement plan for their course based on a provided CO-attainment scenario.

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📝 Summary Points

• Ongoing assessment in OBE supports timely feedback and improvement.

• CQI is a cyclic, evidence-based process tied directly to learning outcomes.

• Formative assessments are as vital as summative for student success.

• CQI must be planned, documented, reviewed, and reported regularly.

• A strong CQI culture leads to improved student learning and better accreditation scores.

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📤 Trainer Resources

• Assessment design templates

• CQI documentation samples

• CO-attainment and CQI Excel calculators

• PDCA cycle infographic handouts

• PowerPoint slides for training delivery

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🧠 Post-Session Reflection Questions

1. What is one aspect of your course you can improve using CQI?

2. How do you currently collect feedback from your students, and how could it be improved?

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Would you like me to provide:

• A CQI documentation template (Excel/Word),

• A course-wise CQI tracking sheet, or

• PowerPoint slides for Module 5?

Let me know, and I’ll prepare them for you.