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Yamazaki, Naoko (2001) The evaluation of research in the UK and Japan. PhD thesis, University of Warwick.
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Abstract
Most industrial countries have introduced a system of evaluation in the HE
sector during the last two decades. Although the experience in each country is different,
recent studies show that many countries have faced similar confusion and problems
with regard to the application of evaluation.
This study examines the validity of the present systems of evaluation for
research in the UK and Japan, based on in-depth consideration of the factors behind the
emergence of evaluation, political developments, policymakers' views, academic
debates and institutional reactions in both nations. As an example of a response to the
government's initiative, one case study in each country is undertaken, Warwick
University in Britain and Nagoya University in Japan. Each case is analysed at three
levels: institutional, departmental and individual. Some elements of the systems are
then recontexualised in a comparative perspective, involving the analysis of background
factors, development of the systems, details of the mechanisms and their impacts. An
improved system of evaluation is suggested for each country.
It is argued that evaluation intrinsically is an unseen but extremely powerful
instrument. It has the dynamic force to be able to alter the original nature of all of those
involved. When it is applied to academic research in the university, therefore, its effects
could be immeasurable. Hence, it should be treated with prudent deliberation before
implementation. It is pointed out that the current systems of research assessment in the
UK and Japan have both produced a number of unintended effects, and both nations
have not yet been successful in establishing a system which can judge quality
appropriatel y.
The study suggests that more serious consideration of the nature of 'evaluation'
and its application to research will be required before developing further the present
systems adopted in both countries. This should be backed by sufficient research studies
on 'evaluation'.
Item Type: | Thesis (PhD) | ||||
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Subjects: | L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education | ||||
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): | Education, Higher -- Great Britain, Education, Higher -- Japan, Research -- Great Britain, Research -- Japan, University of Warwick, Nagoya Daigaku | ||||
Official Date: | September 2001 | ||||
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Institution: | University of Warwick | ||||
Theses Department: | Department of Continuing Education | ||||
Thesis Type: | PhD | ||||
Publication Status: | Unpublished | ||||
Supervisor(s)/Advisor: | Tight, Malcolm | ||||
Sponsors: | Japan Foundation Endowment Committee | ||||
Extent: | 348 leaves | ||||
Language: | eng |
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