2024 MQA International Conference
On November 11-12, 2024, representatives Mr. Edward Cheng-I Wu and Ms. Wen-Hsing Kuo from the Higher Education Evaluation and Accreditation Council of Taiwan (HEEACT) attended the Malaysia Qualification Agency International Conference (MQAIC) in Kuching, Malaysia. Themed "Global Quality Higher Education," the event convened nearly 400 delegates from quality assurance agencies, universities, and international institutions spanning Asia, Europe, and Africa.
Key Activities and Highlights
- Opening Address and Keynote: Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education Director-General Dr. Azlinda binti Azman emphasized the transformative power of education through adaptability, inclusivity, and 21st-century competencies like digital literacy and lifelong learning.
- Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF) 2.0: A major highlight was the introduction of MQF 2.0, a framework integrating sustainability competencies and flexible learning pathways, allowing training programs to transition into accredited higher education credits.
- Panel Discussions: The conference included thought-provoking panels addressing:
- Changing Educational Landscapes: Exploring micro-credentials and competency-based learning to bridge gaps between education and industry.
- Collaborative Partnerships: International cooperation for aligning quality standards and enhancing global competitiveness.
- Adaptive Technology: Ethical use of AI to improve education quality while addressing digital inequalities.
- TVET Employability: Redefining technical and vocational education to meet future workforce demands.
Takeaways and Recommendations
- Micro-Credentials: Advocated for their potential to address academic-industry gaps and support lifelong learning.
- AI in Quality Assurance: Emphasized developing ethical guidelines for generative AI to safeguard academic integrity.
- Global Engagement: Highlighted the necessity of international collaborations for mutual benchmarking and continuous quality improvement.
The MQAIC offered a platform for cross-border dialogue and knowledge exchange, underscoring the importance of global networks in advancing higher education quality. HEEACT’s participation reinforced its commitment to aligning with international best practices and exploring collaborative opportunities to enhance Taiwan’s higher education quality assurance landscape.
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