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11 (2) 2021

International accreditation impacts on teaching and learning: Case of Vietnam non-public universities


Author - Affiliation:
Nguyen Giang Do - Nguyen Tat Thanh University; International University - Vietnam National University, HCMC , Vietnam
Dao Thi Thu Hien - Nguyen Tat Thanh University , Vietnam
Nguyen Thi Thanh Huong - International University - Vietnam National University, HCMC; Eastern International University , Vietnam
Corresponding author: Nguyen Giang Do - ngdo@ntt.edu.vn
Submitted: 09-06-2021
Accepted: 18-10-2021
Published: 08-12-2021

Abstract
The study examined the relationship between international education accreditation and teaching and learning improvement in four non-public Higher Education Institutions (HEI) in Vietnam. With a qualitative multiple case approach, the study conducted in-depth interviews with 28 lecturers to collect data and then confirm the research model proposed. The study results showed that international accreditation has a positive impact on improving the learning and teaching activities in accredited programs of non-public universities, despite its burdensome, time and effort-consuming lecturers. The study contributes to a deeper understanding of accreditation by providing empirical evidence on the relationships between accreditation and teaching and learning and lecturer engagement. This study also provides valuable implications regarding quality assurance for researchers, university managers, policymakers, and lecturers.

Keywords
assessment; HEI; learning; non-public; teaching; quality accreditation

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Nguyen, G. D., Dao, T. T. H., & Nguyen, T. T. H. (2021). International accreditation impacts on teaching and learning: Case of Vietnam non-public universities. Ho Chi Minh City Open University Journal of Science – Social Sciences, 11(2), 60-74. doi:10.46223/HCMCOUJS. soci.en.11.2.1921.2021


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DOI: https://doi.org/10.46223/HCMCOUJS.soci.en.11.2.1921.2021
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