Germany SCHE relevant Developments and Approaches

1. Germany SCHE relevant Developmentsand Approaches Common Cross-National ChallengesandDemands Workshop International Seminar SCHE and Community Colleges in Europe and the United States Cross-National Challenges University of Toledo, Ohio, USA & Leido Academy / EURASHE, The Netherlands Amsterdam, June 25./26., 2012 Dr. Volker Rein AB 3.2

2. HE Short Cycle – Developments & Challenges in Germany/EU and USA – Amsterdam ,NL, June 25, 2012 • 1. Demand & Drivers forrecenteducationreforms • Ongoing national debate in education and training (since 70ies) • on • Permeability of educational pathways and • Employability and LLL (VET/HE)(national / transnational) • via • National education reforms and • EU processes(Bologna / Copenhagen / Maastricht ...) • conc. • Competencies and Learning Outcomes in Lifelong Learning Dr. Volker Rein AB 3.2

3. 2.German Education & Qualification Setting HE Short Cycle – Developments & Challenges in Germany/EU and USA – Amsterdam ,NL, June 25, 2012 Advanced Vocational Qualifications (Technicians etc.) BA BA/MA Doctorate BA/MA • Postsec. HE Trade and Technical Schools / Chambers Vocation. Academy University Appl.Sciences University Initial VocationalQualifications (skilledworker) Diploma (Abitur) Diploma (Abitur) VET Dual VET company & school Full-time Vocation. school Vocational High school High school • Secondary Prep. training courses Leavingcertificate Lower secondary general school • Primary Dr. Volker Rein AB 3.2

4. HE Short Cycle – Developments & Challenges in Germany/EU and USA – Amsterdam ,NL, June 25, 2012 3. SCHE Status Quo in Germany Noacademic SCHE … but relevant instrumental approaches … • Federal States HE act amendments to recognize 2003 • up to 50% of prior vocational learning on study courses • ANKOM – Recognition of prior vocational learning on 2006 ff • study courses (Federal Pilot Scheme Program) • Open Universities – Development of study programs 2011ff • for employees (Federal Pilot Scheme Program) Dr. Volker Rein AB 3.2

5. HE Short Cycle – Developments & Challenges in Germany/EU and USA – Amsterdam ,NL, June 25, 2012 … and relevant SCHE /„Level Five“ (EQF/GQF) qualificationsandcertificates in: Advanced VET (SectorSpecialistProfiles) • IT • Business Administration • Automotive Production • Chemistry • Social & Health Care • etc. etc. • Academic HE • Co operative „dual“ degreeprograms • (Coveringlevel 4 – 7) • Advancedacademicdegreeprogramsforprofessionalsetc. Dr. Volker Rein AB 3.2

6. Indicators and criteria to design curricula and exams addressing both occupational and academic requirements (Shift to L.O./competencies) Appropriate and standardized methods and instruments for learning outcome assessment and transferability (articulation incl. RPL, credit transfer etc.) Applicability and benefit of reference instruments for HE/VET qualifications terms of competency orientation,transparency, comparability, permeability, quality assurance & development / accountability (e.g. Qualifications and Degree Frameworks) Co operative theory-practice integrated degree programs – a driver for new and redesigned SCHE qualification and degree formats ? 4.CommonSCHE Challenges, R&D, policydemand HE Short Cycle – Developments & Challenges in Germany/EU and USA – Amsterdam ,NL, June 25, 2012 Dr. Volker Rein AB 3.2