Validating a Degree: Subject Relevance and Assessment Issues in the Development of a New Degree

Abstract

Based on a report validating a new Public Administration Degree Course, presents a critique of the course content and methods. Questions in particular the validity of a proposed “assessment matrix” incorporating continuous assessment and teacher profiles of students.

Citation

Williams, T. (1992), "Validating a Degree: Subject Relevance and Assessment Issues in the Development of a New Degree", Education + Training, Vol. 34 No. 3. https://doi.org/10.1108/00400919210013767