Universal Journal of Educational Research Vol. 9(5), pp. 1025 - 1036
DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2021.090515
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A Framework to Evaluate the Quality Assurance Parameters of Fashion Technology Courses in India

Arul Kumaravelu ^1,*, ESM Suresh ^2
1 Department of Knitwear Design, National Institute of Fashion Technology, Chennai, India
² Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Chennai, India

ABSTRACT

The focus of the article is the development of a Quality Assurance Framework for the institutions that offer Fashion Technology Courses in India. The present study explores and analyses the different quality frameworks and accreditation systems prevailing in the higher education system in India. Based on the extensive review of the past literature and the existing quality systems, a new set of quality assurance framework parameters has been indented and developed for assessing the quality of Fashion Technology Courses in India. The descriptive study was conducted with the faculty members of National Institute of Fashion Technology, India. The profound analysis identified the quality parameters applicable for various stakeholders like students, faculty, management, assessment and evaluation experts, curriculum designers etc. The key parameters used to develop the quality assurance framework are categorized as Resources, Education Management, Instructional Planning & Delivery, Assessment & Evaluation, Generic Skills and Learning Experiences and Skill Requirements. The study has revealed several implications on the various aspects contributing to these parameters and the ranking for their respective impact on ensuring quality in Fashion Technology education in India. A deeper understanding and focus to improve the top-rated contributors to these key parameters will ensure Enhanced Quality Framework for the Institutions offering Fashion technology Courses in India.

KEYWORDS
Quality Assurance, Fashion Courses, Fashion Technology, Accreditation, Quality Framework

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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Arul Kumaravelu , ESM Suresh , "A Framework to Evaluate the Quality Assurance Parameters of Fashion Technology Courses in India," Universal Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 9, No. 5, pp. 1025 - 1036, 2021. DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2021.090515.

(b). APA Format:
Arul Kumaravelu , ESM Suresh (2021). A Framework to Evaluate the Quality Assurance Parameters of Fashion Technology Courses in India. Universal Journal of Educational Research, 9(5), 1025 - 1036. DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2021.090515.