Assessment Indicators as a Tool of Process Monitoring, Benchmarking and Learning Outcomes Assessment: Features of Two Types Indicators

Abstract

This study proposes two types of basic assessment indicators named the JCIRP assessment indicators and shows these features. These indicators are a tool of process monitoring, benchmarking and learning outcomes assessment to improve undergraduate education. These indicators are based on the comprehensive I-E-O model and the involvement theory. One type of indicators are made in accordance with the same procedure of the CIRP constructs by the HERI at the UCLA. The other are made the same scoring procedure of the Engagement Indicators by the Center for Postsecondary Research at the Indiana Univ. School of Education. Each type of indicators have their own features. The Japanese higher education system is under the requirement for qualitative transformation of undergraduate education, the JCIRP assessment indicators will be one of the useful tool to guide education practice.