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External examiners: roles and issues

J Sheehan1

  • 1School of Education, University of Huddersfield, England.

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|November 1, 1994
PubMed
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This study analyzes the multifaceted role of external examiners in academic quality assurance. It identifies key responsibilities, including maintaining standards and reporting, across various degree levels.

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Area of Science:

  • Higher Education Studies
  • Academic Assessment
  • Quality Assurance in Education

Background:

  • External examiners play a crucial role in academic quality assurance.
  • Understanding the scope and impact of their responsibilities is essential for educational institutions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively analyze the role of external examiners in higher education.
  • To identify and discuss the various facets and responsibilities associated with external examination.
  • To evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the external examining system.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and analysis of the role of external examiners.
  • Identification and discussion of fifteen key facets of the external examiner role.
  • Examination of issues including decision-making power, standard custodianship, and report significance.

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Main Results:

  • Fifteen distinct facets of the external examiner role have been identified and analyzed.
  • The study discusses the powers, responsibilities, and impact of external examiners across diploma, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.
  • Key strengths and weaknesses of the current external examining system have been identified.

Conclusions:

  • The external examining system has identifiable strengths and weaknesses that warrant further consideration.
  • The findings provide a comprehensive overview of the external examiner's contribution to academic standards.
  • The paper concludes by questioning the future trajectory of the external examining system.