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Using Bologna Tools to meet Stakeholder Needs. Andy Gibbs and Dr. Deborah J McCraw. Structure:. Context The Case Study The Knowledge and Skills Framework The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework Lifelong Learning Framework Findings Discussion and Conclusions.
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Using Bologna Tools to meet Stakeholder Needs Andy Gibbs and Dr. Deborah J McCraw
Structure: • Context • The Case Study • The Knowledge and Skills Framework • The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework • Lifelong Learning Framework • Findings • Discussion and Conclusions
Context • ‘ Curricula design in the bologna context’ • Aim to address coherence between Bologna principles and the implementation of curricula design by HEIs • The use of Frameworks to address: • Formal and informal learning strategies • Recognition of prior learning • Recognition of academic and vocational learning • Transferability of knowledge and skills • HEI relationship with Employers
The Case Study • One regional Health Board in the National Health Service Scotland (NHSS) • The creation of a lifelong learning framework forming a three way partnership
Professional The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework
Employees Lifelong Learning Workbased Learning Competencies Academic Qualifications Vocational Qualifications S C Q F K S F Universities/Colleges Organisation Three-way partnership
Combining the Frameworks for the best results Developing or selecting an appropriate learning programme: Access existing Programme of Learning / Develop Programmes of Learning / Workbased Learning and Competencies / RPL Use National Occupational standards to identify and describe the elements of the functions the staff members need to carry out. Use KSF outline(s) to identify what skills and knowledge are needed in the post(s) Use the SCQF to describe the level at which the staff need to be learning to meet both the KSF and NOS standards. (from NES, (2009). Using national frameworks for career and role development)
Nursing Assistants’ Potential Pathway 2nd Year pre-registration course (completion SCQF L9) HNC (SCQF L7) SVQ L3 (SCQF L6/7) SVQ L2 (SCQF L5) KSF outline– informs education and training requirements Education and training aligned to SCQF level descriptors Achievement of learning outcomes result in: academic accreditation and /or portfolio of competency Transferability through RPL and achievement of KSF outline
Emerging Issues • Fitness for purpose/transferability • Engaging Employers • University Infrastructure • Funding • The role of the University • QA, Award of credits • Mobility
Contact Details: a.gibbs@napier.ac.uk d.mccraw@nhs.net