1.
Core Roles of the LTA Auditor 💻
Role Focus Area Goal in the BSc CS Program
Verify that teaching, learning, and assessment
practices are executed as stipulated in the
Compliance & Curriculum vs.
curriculum document (e.g., following the
Alignment Check Practice
Course Policy and using the listed Method of
Teaching).
Evaluate whether the LTA strategies are
successfully producing graduates with the
Effectiveness & Outcomes vs.
desired Graduate Profile (Knowledge, Skill,
Quality Assurance Goals
and Attitude) and fulfilling the institutional
Mission and Vision.
Identify gaps, bottlenecks, and areas of
Enhancement & Improvement excellence (best practices) and provide
Recommendation Cycle evidence-based, actionable recommendations
for continuous improvement.
2. Auditor Action Plan: What to Do (LTA Focus) 📝
Your audit should focus on gathering tangible evidence in three key stages: Learning,
Teaching, and Assessment.
Phase A: Audit of Learning & Teaching Methods
The curriculum specifies "continuous assessment" and lists methods like lectures, group
discussion, practical work, and case studies.
Action Item Verification Method Link to Curriculum
Classroom Observation: Attend a
diverse set of courses (theory, lab,
1. Teaching Method of Teaching section
project) to verify that the Method of
Method (ensuring methods are
Teaching (e.g., active learning,
Verification aligned with course content).
demonstration) is being used
effectively.
Facility Inspection & Interviews:
Course Syllabus (checking
Check the adequacy and currency of
hardware/software
2. Resource laboratory work/Practicums
requirements) and Vision
Suitability resources (software, hardware, internet
(promoting IT-based
access) required for an Applied Science
learning).
program.
Action Item Verification Method Link to Curriculum
Student/Faculty Interviews: Assess
how soft skills (teamwork, Graduate Profile (Skills),
3. Transferable
communication) are being integrated Assessment and Evaluation
Skills
and measured in Group Projects/Case (Class participation,
Development
Studies, as these are part of the Projects).
Graduate Profile.
Phase B: Audit of Assessment Methods
This is the most critical phase for validating the curriculum's quality.
Action Item Verification Method Link to Curriculum
Document Review: Scrutinize final exams,
Assessment and
midterms, and assignments to ensure
4. Alignment Evaluation (measuring
questions directly test the stated Course
of Assessment knowledge, skill,
Learning Outcomes (CLOs) and Graduate
attitude).
Profile, not just rote memorization.
Artifact Review: Collect and analyze
Project/Lab rubrics and course mark sheets
Course Policy (50% lab
(grade books). Verify that practical
5. Practical pass requirement),
components (Labs, Projects, Final Year
Rigor & Assessment and
Project) are assigned sufficient weight to meet
Weighting Evaluation (Projects,
the Applied Science perspective (ideally 40-
Lab work).
50% in practical courses, as recommended
previously).
Student Interviews & Work Review: Check
Principle of
6. Feedback if students receive high-quality, constructive
Continuous
Quality & feedback on assignments and projects in a
Assessment (feedback
Timeliness timely manner, which is essential for
drives improvement).
continuous assessment to be effective.
Record Scrutiny: Check the application of the
7. Compliance Course Policy—specifically, verify records to
with Course ensure students who failed the 50% lab exam Course Policy section.
Policy requirement were indeed ineligible for the
final theory exam in practical courses.
Phase C: Audit of Quality Assurance and Outcomes
Action Item Verification Method Link to Curriculum
8. External Document Review: Review reports Quality Assurance
Examiner/Review from external examiners (if any) or section.
Action Item Verification Method Link to Curriculum
similar peer review mechanisms to
Reports check their feedback on assessment
fairness, standard, and alignment.
Program Data Review: Look for data
on graduate employment rates, employer Mission, Vision, and
9. Graduate satisfaction surveys, and success in Objectives (producing
Outcome Tracking graduate studies to see if the assessed employable, problem-
competencies are translating to career solving graduates).
success.
Statistical Analysis: Compare grading
distributions and failure rates across Grading System
10. Consistency of
multiple sections of the same course (ensuring fair and
Grading
taught by different instructors to check consistent application).
for standardization issues.
Your final output should be a detailed report summarizing the evidence found for each action
item, identifying strengths, and listing prioritized recommendations for enhancement.
