Self-Assessment & Review

What is self-assessment and review?

Self-assessment and Tai Poutini Polytechnic

Self-assessment and review enables us at Tai Poutini Polytechnic to know: 


  • How and what outcomes our learners are achieving 
  • The value of such outcomes and achievements for stakeholders (including learners) 
  • How and what processes have contributed to outcomes 

NZQA requires the processes for self-assessment and review to be established by each tertiary institution. 

However, all processes used should focus on: 

Outcomes: what is being achieved and the value for learners, employers and the wider community

Needs assessment: the extent to which TEOs systematically determine and address the needs of learners, employers and the wider community 

Processes and practices: the processes and practices that help to achieve outcomes, e.g. the primary importance of good teaching, or the role of effective learner support services 

Learner achievement: the impact of educational provision on learner progress and achievement

Using what is learned: evidence-based conclusions and decision-making that will feed into strategic and business planning, leading to positive change 

Actual improvement: the extent to which improvements are relevant and worthwhile   

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