Importance of institutional accreditation in higher education in Ecuador

Accreditation of higher education in Ecuador takes on a paramount significance for the development of academic activities. This study focuses on the distinction between evaluation and accreditation, emphasizing their relationship. The accreditation in Ecuadorian higher education is addressed, consid...

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Autores: Enríquez Estrella, Miguel Ángel, Fernández-Sánchez, Lineth, Sancho Aguilera, David, Loaiza Maldonado, Iliana del Cisne
Tipo de documento: artigo
Estado:Versão publicada
Data de publicação:2024
País:Perú
Recursos:Universidad Científica del Sur
Repositório:Revistas - Universidad Científica del Sur
Idioma:espanhol
OAI Identifier:oai:revistas.cientifica.edu.pe:article/1776
Acesso em linha:https://revistas.cientifica.edu.pe/index.php/desdeelsur/article/view/DES-1604-2024-0067
Access Level:Acceso aberto
Palavra-chave:Acreditación
evaluación
calidad educativa
educación superior
formación continua
Accreditation
evaluation
educational quality
higher education
continuous training
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Resumo:Accreditation of higher education in Ecuador takes on a paramount significance for the development of academic activities. This study focuses on the distinction between evaluation and accreditation, emphasizing their relationship. The accreditation in Ecuadorian higher education is addressed, considering parameters such as teaching, research, and engagement with society, highlighting its relevance. The employed method centers on the construction and analysis of the Referential Framework, playing a crucial role in providing a clear and accessible understanding of the research topic. The results underscore the importance of continuous training and knowledge updates in university education, especially in an environment characterized by constant changes. In conclusion, the need for implementing continuous evaluation processes at all levels of the educational institution is emphasized.