Teaching Quality Audits, As Quality Guarantee of Higher Education

Abstract

In response to the increasing need for better educated individuals higher education institutions have to work continuously to enhance the quality of the service provided. In addition to other factors quality teaching is one of the most important. It requires not only good academic knowledge but also knowledge on pedagogy and methodology, and assessment based on learning outcomes. Teaching must meet student’s needs and learning styles. The paper presents teachers and students’ beliefs on teaching quality. This is based on data collected through interviews and questionnaires with items on good teaching, clear goals and standards, proper assessment, generic skills, and appropriate learning environment. The results of the survey conducted show that both students and teachers recognize the importance of quality teaching in higher education and the need for using students-centered teaching techniques. Some suggestions are given on learning outcomes, active and cooperative learning as effective ways of improving teaching in higher education.