EXAMINATION OF QUALITY ASSURANCE MECHANISM IN HIGHER EDUCATION: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF HIGHER EDUCATION FRAMEWORKS IN SOUTH KOREA AND MALAYSIA

Authors

  • Jakkrit Marnnoi Dr., International Islamic College Bangkok, Krirk University, Thailand
  • Hambalee Jehma Dr., Prince of Songkla University International College, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
  • Piya Marn-In Dr., International Islamic College Bangkok, Krirk University, Thailand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v11i8.5439

Keywords:

higher education, Korean Council for University Education, Malaysian Qualification Agency, quality assurance, quality standards

Abstract

The Quality Assurance Agency plays a pivotal role in upholding the standards and quality of education worldwide. This systematic review, classified as a secondary study, undertook a rigorous content analysis of qualitatively obtained data. Additionally, it utilized a comparative analysis approach to scrutinize the intricacies of quality requirements and benchmarks for tertiary education set forth by leading governmental bodies across various nations, focusing particularly on South Korea and Malaysia. The study aimed to examine the frameworks, protocols, and methodologies employed by prominent state entities within educational institutions to supervise, evaluate, and improve quality standards in higher education. This endeavor will significantly contribute to advancing quality and standards in accordance with national development strategies, thus serving as a cornerstone for ongoing developmental efforts within the country.

 

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Author Biographies

  • Jakkrit Marnnoi, Dr., International Islamic College Bangkok, Krirk University, Thailand

    Dr. Jakkrit Marnnoi graduated from the Faculty of Islamic and Arabic Studies from Azhar University, Egypt. He also holds degrees of Educational Administration and Measurement and Evaluation, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University, Thailand. Upon his graduation, he pursued his MA in Educational Administration from Ramkhamhaeng University, Thailand. He holds his PhD in Islamic Studies, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand. He is now working as a Director of MA in Islamic Educational Administration, Krirk University, Thailand.  His research interests are leadership in educational management, Islamic educational management, and educational system and measurement.

  • Hambalee Jehma, Dr., Prince of Songkla University International College, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand

    Dr. Hambalee Jehma has graduated with a B.A. in the Department of English Language and Literature from Thammasat University, Thailand. Upon graduation from Thammasat University, he has pursued his master’s degree in teaching English as a Foreign Language at Thammasat University, Thailand. He holds his PhD in Higher Education (English curriculum in higher education) at Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. He is now working as an Assistant to the Vice President for International Affairs, Krirk University. His interests are educational policy and leadership, educational administration, educational philosophy and instruction, technology in education, second language acquisition (SLA), computer-assisted in language learning (CALL), autonomous learning, technology in teaching English, mobile-assisted in language learning (MALL), virtual learning (VL), and Second Life (SL) for language teaching and learning. 

  • Piya Marn-In, Dr., International Islamic College Bangkok, Krirk University, Thailand

    Dr. Piya Marn-In holds his BA in Management. Upon his graduation, he pursued his MA in Educational Administration from Hatyai University, Thailand. He holds a Doctor of Education from the same university. He is now working as a lecturer in Thailand.  His research interests are leadership in educational management, and educational business.

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2024-06-22

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