Constructing the terminological framework for research: case study on internal quality assurance system building at HEI

Abstract

The article focuses on issues of constructing the terminological apparatus of studies that reflect quality assurance of education at the local level. Based on collection of opinions in internal quality assurance from experts and scholars, authors highlight the essence of subject area (setting-up IQAS in HEI) and requirements for constructing an appropriate term system. High-quality constructing the term system is the basis of qualitative theoretical research, of development and practical implementation of IQAS in HEI. Models of term systems are presented in: core terms, and supplementary terms. Technology how to construct term system contains the following stages: 1) identifying the problem areas, clarifying subject and objectives of study; 2) sampling and analysis of content of core and supplementary terms; 3) streamlining and structuring the relationships between core and supplementary terms; 4) specifying and verifying the quality of term system for compliance with the study. Researchers and practitioners are provided with terminological support for building IQAS in their HEIs.