In Search of Academic Sucess Indicators: an Analysis from the Students ‘Perceptions about Quality of Education

Abstract

Characterizing the quality of education may encompass the analysis of several variables, such as human resources, financial resources, teaching methodologies, good academic results, personal and social development. Nevertheless, all elements of the education system matter and may contribute to improve its quality. Ultimately, the success of an education system depends on the interaction of all elements. In order to study the representations of quality, a longitudinal research project is taking place in some higher education institutions of Alentejo (Portugal). In this paper the authors analyse the relationship between scores on quality education representations of students in the University of Évora and Polytechnic Institutes of Beja and Portalegre.