Development of the Program Learning Outcomes based on the Rabbani Kelantan Education Policy: Its Importance in Human Capital Development

• Main Authors: Rahim, Kamarul Zaman, Leman, Farhanim, Habil, Rohaidi
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: HF Commerce
• Online Access: https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/29935/1/UUM%20IQRC%202022_73_81.pdf; https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/29935/
• Institution: Universiti Utara Malaysia

Accreditation of a program requires effective learning outcomes, documented procedures, tools and action to close the assessment loop. The concern for the assessment of learning outcomes derived from society’s requirement to get a hold of skilled graduates in various fields. In this context, the development of learning outcomes (LO) especially for higher education is an important requirement. Following the launch of the Rabbani Kelantan Education Policy (DPRK) and the instructions for its implementation at the level of higher education institutions in the state of Kelantan by the Menteri Besar of Kelantan on 25 February 2018, this study was conducted to examine the initiative to develop program learning outcomes (PLO) at Sultan Ismail Petra International Islamic University College (KIAS). For this purpose, a qualitative research approach was adopted. Five respondents were selected using purposive sampling. The respondents consisted of a panel of DPRK draftsman experts, a panel of MQA assessors and a core team representative of Outcome-based Education (OBE) at KIAS. Based on semi structured interviews and thematic analysis, this study found that the PLO development initiative at KIAS is significant and has the potential to be developed as a complementary PLO in any higher education institution. In conclusion, the DPRK is seen to have solid aspirations that can contribute to the development of higher education pathways.