Introducing the 3P conceptual model of internal quality assurance in higher education
A systematic literature review
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 20350019 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Matthijs Krooi (Maastricht University, corresponding author), Jill Whittingham (0000-0001-9869-2719, Maastricht University), Simon Beausaert (0000-0002-3036-8143, Maastricht University) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 82 |
| Pages | 101360 |
| Publication date | 2024-09-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Studies In Educational Evaluation (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0191-491X • E-ISSN: 1879-2529 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.stueduc.2024.101360 |
| OpenAlex | W4394865854 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 7 |
| References cited | 53 |
Institutions of higher education engage in internal quality assurance for teaching and learning in order to demonstrate legitimacy in the face of (societal) expectations, as well as to maintain and improve the quality of education. While the topic of quality assurance in higher education is a growing academic specialty, the evidence base for its impact on educational quality remains limited. Developing a shared language and understanding of concepts that enable further investigation of this phenomenon are key. The systematic literature review was conducted to shed light on the conceptualisation of internal quality assurance for teaching and learning. The thematic analysis revealed three interconnected dimensions of internal quality assurance: purpose, people and process. Based on these findings, an all-inclusive definition and a conceptual model were developed: the 3P model. This model promotes taking a contextualised and integral approach towards internal quality assurance by aligning purposes, people, and processes
Business · Conceptual model · Higher education · Knowledge management · Legitimacy · Political science · Process management · Qualitative research · Quality assurance · Social science · Sociology · Thematic analysis · Computer Science · Evaluation of Teaching Practices · Higher Education Governance and Development · Higher Education Practises and Engagement · Marketing
Research on innovative models of industry-education integration to promote sustainable education in agricultural machinery majors
Exploring the challenges of implementing internal quality assurance
The project-vector management method application in higher education quality assessment
Impact of educational managers competencies and leadership styles on digital transformation and quality in higher education
Best practices of high performing higher education institutions in the Philippines towards the development of harmonized quality-assured instructional leadership framework
Internal quality assurance review as an opportunity to further embed ESD in higher education
Cultural synergy and digital innovation in internal quality assurance
On the Way towards New Public Management? The Governance of University Systems in England, the Netherlands, Austria, and Germany
Effects and side effects of inspections and accountability in education
Evaluation of university teaching as sound performance appraisal
Students’ evaluation of academic courses
Bringing the conceptualization and measurement of teaching into alignment
Enhancing teaching effectiveness by using the Six-Sigma DMAIC model
Academics’ perceptions of the impact of internal quality assurance on teaching and learning
Strengthening internal quality assurance processes
Student Learning
Early impact and outcomes of an institutionally aligned, student focused learning perspective on teaching quality assurance1
Playing language games
The Social Construction of Facts and Artefacts
Using thematic analysis in psychology
From quality assurance to quality practices
Global patterns in the publishing of academic knowledge
| Unique citing works | 7 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 7 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 6 |