Navigating the Accreditation Labyrinth with Meta Synthesis Tips
Abstract
Purpose: This approach will facilitate the identification of prevailing issues and recent developments in the accreditation process. The objective of this study is to systematically analyze and present all aspects of qualitative theses that address the accreditation process. Furthermore, the objective was to ascertain the lacunae within the field by employing meta-synthesis analysis, a methodological approach that facilitates the examination of all dimensions of qualitative research on the accreditation process.
Design/Methodology/Approach: In this study, meta-synthesis, a qualitative research method, was employed. The present study encompasses the qualitative findings of a set of graduate theses (n = 17) obtained from the Thesis Center of the Council of Higher Education. A content analysis was performed on the data obtained through the utilization of the MAXQDA 2020 (20.4.0) program.
Findings: The results of the research demonstrated that the majority of accreditation studies are conducted within the domain of educational sciences, with a preponderance of literature focusing on the comparison of accreditation processes across various nations. Furthermore, the research findings indicate that the impact of training curricula on accreditation is a salient issue, underscoring the significance of accreditation by independent institutions.
Highlights: Researchers, too, have several recommendations, including the inclusion of different stakeholders.
Keywords
Accreditation, Meta-synthesis, Higher education, Quality of higher education
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