Innovation pedagogy and improving quality in higher education in web-based environments

Innovation is one of the main objectives for the higher education to meet the global challenges and to deliver the high levels of sustainable, knowledge-based growth. It is crucial to promote innovative pedagogy and improve quality. Based on the study of teaching programmes, pedagogies, web-based course management system and quality assurance system in engineering education at Umeå University, an innovative technology, Outcome-Based Approach, used in teaching at Umeå University is presented in this paper. The pedagogical experimentation taken by faculty teaching signal and system is described. Where the approach is successful is highlighted. The process of periodic review and revision of curricula is illustrated. The systematic quality work at Umeå University is described. Finally, some inspirations are drawn.