THE EXTENT TO WHICH COMPREHENSIVE QUALITY STANDARDS APPLY TO IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES

Abstract

This study aims to highlight the application of comprehensive quality standards in improving educational outcomes and to evaluate the extent to which teacher preparation programs in colleges of education meet these standards. It focuses on the practical link between quality and both academic and administrative aspects by achieving the objectives of total quality management and understanding its principles, advantages, and requirements for implementation in educational institutions.

Quality assurance systems assume the existence of agreed-upon standards for student (teacher) graduation, and these standards must be comprehensive. They cover all elements of the teacher training system, including the quality of management and admission policies, curricula and practical training, teaching methods and educators, examination standards, and in-service training programs.

The findings emphasize the importance of the cognitive application of quality standards, asserting that educational institutions cannot keep pace with global developments without adopting quality as a central approach in all activities to achieve the highest levels of performance. Based on these findings, the study recommends that the Ministry of Higher Education implement total quality management, improve the management of available resources, and adopt modern methods to develop teachers and educational institutions. The study employed a descriptive approach, which suits the nature and objectives of the research