Self-Test As A Quality Assessment Mechanism Of University Education Programs: Modern Requirements

Abstract

In this article we list the results of the study of the self-examination procedure conducted by higher education institutions (further - universities) and/or their structural units in relation to the various majors (educational programs) they implement. The study examines and establishes the main clusters (spheres) of self-examination, analysing which we assess the effectiveness, the correct implementation of a particular educational program (major) and its availability, demand, compliance with national and international educational standards at the state and public levels. The self-examination procedure, which involves systemic monitoring, collection and study of the received statistics on the major (educational programs), allows the university (or its structural unit) to establish the main positive aspects in the implementation of educational programs, assess the quality of the training offered to students, its compliance with modern requirements, its demand by society, as well as identify negative points, disadvantages and weaknesses that need to be modernized, improved and refined. At the same time, all these procedures can be carried out by the university (or its structural unit) without interference from any third-party organizations, state and non-state structures and institutions. Thus, in the course of the study, we come to the conclusion that having universities and/or their structural units self-examine on a systematic, planned basis, taking into account current trends and trends in the field of higher education and education as a public sphere of activity in general is highly efficient and necessary.