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HE Short Cycle Developments & Challenges in Germany/EU and USA Considerations in terms of

HE Short Cycle Developments & Challenges in Germany/EU and USA Considerations in terms of Lifelong Learning, Permeability and Competency orientation. Dr. Volker Rein Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB)

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HE Short Cycle Developments & Challenges in Germany/EU and USA Considerations in terms of

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  1. HE Short Cycle Developments & Challenges in Germany/EU and USA Considerations in termsof Lifelong Learning, PermeabilityandCompetencyorientation Dr. Volker Rein Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB) Dept. Professional Learning and Teaching, Bonn, Germany Contribution to the 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 Overview: __________________________________________ • 5. Common Challenges, R&D, policy demand • 4. US Developments in HE • 3. Short Cycle relevant qualifications • 2. EU driven Short Cycle relevant instruments to promote transparency and permeability • 1. German Education Setting & VET/HE Developments Dr. Volker Rein AB 3.2

  3. HE Short Cycle – Developments & Challenges in Germany/EU and USA – Amsterdam ,NL, June 25, 2012 • 1. Demand for recenteducationreforms • 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

  4. 1.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

  5. Differences in objectivesandcriteriato design qualifications: Knowledgevs. Task Disciplinevs.Occupation Conceptsof Competence and Practice HE Short Cycle – Developments & Challenges in Germany/EU and USA – Amsterdam ,NL, June 25, 2012 1. VET / HE Interface challenge Dr. Volker Rein, AB 3.2

  6. HE Short Cycle – Developments & Challenges in Germany/EU and USA – Amsterdam ,NL, June 25, 2012 1. VET / HE Interface challenge Transsector competency orientation VET/HE interface Qualifications competencies academic Requirements occupational Dr. Volker Rein AB 3.2

  7. HE Short Cycle – Developments & Challenges in Germany/EU and USA – Amsterdam ,NL, June 25, 2012 1. HE Short Cycle in Germany ? Noacademic SCHE … but relevant instrumental approachestoaddressthedemandfor permeability & employabilityattheinterfaceof VET andacademic HE: • 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

  8. HE Short Cycle – Developments & Challenges in Germany/EU and USA – Amsterdam ,NL, June 25, 2012 Overview: __________________________________________ • 5. Common Challenges, R&D, policy demand • 4. US Developments in HE • 3. Short Cycle relevant qualifications • 2. EU driven Short Cycle relevant instruments to promote transparency and permeability • 1.German Education Setting & VET/HE Developments Dr. Volker Rein AB 3.2

  9. HE Short Cycle – Developments & Challenges in Germany/EU and USA – Amsterdam ,NL, June 25, 2012 • 2. EU drivenTransparency & Permeability Instruments • BolognaProcess / Tuning (EHEA)1998 ff • Short Cycle integrated in the 1st cycle • German HE Qualifications Framework(EHEA) 2005 • 3 levels (BA, MA, PhD): Knowledge & Comprehension, • Capability (Instrumental, Systemic & Communicative Competence) • Short Cycle integrated in the 1stcycle • European Qualifications Framework (EQF) 2008 • 8 levels (overarching): Knowledge, Skills, Competence • Short Cycle relevant „Level Five“ • ec.europa.eu/education/lifelong-learning-policy/doc/eqf/brochexp_en.pdf   • German Qualifications Framework(GQF) 2011 • 8 levels (overarching): • Knowledge, Skills, Social andAutonomy • Short Cycle relevant „Level Five“ Dr. Volker Rein AB 3.2

  10. 2. Bologna: EU & Germany HE Short Cycle – Developments & Challenges in Germany/EU and USA – Amsterdam ,NL, June 25, 2012 „Bologna“/EHEA: European / German HE Qualifications Frameworks 3 levels Ph.D & Postdoc MA Postsecondary BA „Embedded“ Short Cycle (Not in Germany !) GE Diplomas Secondary Dr. Volker Rein AB 3.2

  11. Level 8 Qualification via NQF Level 7 Level 6 Qualification via NQF Level 5 Level 4 Qualification via NQF Level 3 Qualification via NQF Level 2 Level 1 2. European Qualifications Framework (2008) Country A Country B Qualification via NQF Qualification via NQF Qualification via NQF Qualification via NQF Dr. Volker Rein AB 3.2

  12. HE Short Cycle – Developments & Challenges in Germany/EU and USA – Amsterdam ,NL, June 25, 2012 2. EQF – Categories & Descriptors of Learning Outcomes Knowledge Skills Competence • described as • theoretical and/or • factual • described in terms of • responsibilityand • autonomy • described as cognitive • andpractical Level 5 Level 5 Level 5 Dr. Volker Rein AB 3.2

  13. Level 8 Level 7 Level 6 Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 2. German Qualifications Framework (2011) HE Academic Education & Advanced VET Initial VET Dr. Volker Rein AB 3.2

  14. Professional Competence Personal Competence Level Study &Work Autonomy Knowledge Skills Social Competence HE Short Cycle – Developments & Challenges in Germany/EU and USA – Amsterdam ,NL, June 25, 2012 2. German QF – Categories & Descriptorsof Learning Outcomes 5 Short Cycle relevant level ... competences for the autonomous planning and processing of comprehensive technical tasks assigned witha complex and specialised field of study or a field of occupational activity subject to change. 6 BA relevant level ... competences for the processing comprehensive... tasks / problems... within subareas of ascientific subject or ... a field of occupational activity. The structure of requirements is characterised by complexity and frequent changes Dr. Volker Rein AB 3.2

  15. HE Short Cycle – Developments & Challenges in Germany/EU and USA – Amsterdam ,NL, June 25, 2012 Overview: __________________________________________ • 5. Common Challenges, R&D, policy demand • 4. US Developments in HE • 3. Short Cycle relevant qualifications • 2.EU driven Short Cycle relevant instruments to promote transparency and permeability • 1. German Education Setting & VET/HE Developments Dr. Volker Rein AB 3.2

  16. HE Short Cycle – Developments & Challenges in Germany/EU and USA – Amsterdam ,NL, June 25, 2012 3. Short Cycle Qualifications in Germany ?Noacademic SCHE … but relevant „Level Five“ (EQF/GQF) qualificationsandcertificates: Advanced VET SectorSpecialistProfiles in • IT • Business Administration • Automotive Production • Chemistry • Social & Health Care • etc. etc. Dr. Volker Rein AB 3.2

  17. IT Systems Manager IT Business Manager IT Consultant Manager IT System Electronics Technician • IT Specialist • Applied • Development • System • Integration IT System Support Specialist IT Officer HE Short Cycle – Developments & Challenges in Germany/EU and USA – Amsterdam ,NL, June 25, 2012 3. IT VET in Germany - StructureandQualifications Advanced Master relevant EQF/GQF Level 7 IT Technical Engineer IT Business Engineer IT Project Manager Bachelor relevant EQF/GQF Level 6 SCHE relevant EQF/GQF Level 5 29 Advanced Specialists for all IT sections Initial Skilled Worker / Journey Man EQF/GQF Level 4 Dr. Volker Rein AB 3.2

  18. HE Short Cycle – Developments & Challenges in Germany/EU and USA – Amsterdam ,NL, June 25, 2012 3. Short Cycle Qualifications in Germany ? … relevant „Level Five“ (EQF/GQF) qualificationsandcertificates: Academic HE • Co operative „dual“ degreeprograms • (Coveringlevel 4 – 7) • Advancedacademicdegreeprogramsforprofessionalsetc. Dr. Volker Rein AB 3.2

  19. HE Short Cycle – Developments & Challenges in Germany/EU and USA – Amsterdam ,NL, June 25, 2012 Overview: __________________________________________ • 5. Common Challenges, R&D, policy demand • 4. US Developments in HE • 3. Short Cycle relevant qualifications • 2. EU driven Short Cycle relevant instruments to promote transparency and permeability • 1. German Education Setting & VET/HE Developments Dr. Volker Rein AB 3.2

  20. 4. US: „Short Cycle“ in Higher Education … HE Short Cycle – Developments & Challenges in Germany/EU and USA – Amsterdam ,NL, June 25, 2012 Ph.D & Postdoc University & College (4 years) MA BA Postsecondary Community Colleges (2 years) Associate Degrees „Short Cycle“ CC Diplomas CC Certificates CTE High School Diploma High School (GE / CTE) Secondary Dr. Volker Rein AB 3.2

  21. 4.... Transparency in Higher Education … HE Short Cycle – Developments & Challenges in Germany/EU and USA – Amsterdam ,NL, June 25, 2012 Ph.D & Postdoc Degree Qualification Profile (2011) MA BA Postsecondary Associate Degrees „Short Cycle“ CTE CC Diplomas CC Certificates High School Diploma Secondary Dr. Volker Rein AB 3.2

  22. HE Degree qualification profile framework: (Lumina Foundation 2011, partially based on Bologna benchmarks) 3 levels (AD, BA, MA) Knowledge (special. & integrated), Intellectual Skills, Learning(Applied & Civic) (Approach: Addressing academic & professional requirements) „Short Cycle“ (AD) at the 1st level Current regional curricula redesign and tests Demand and discussions: Increased HE accountability „Bridged“ education between academia and labor market Promotion of postsecondary degree/certificate attainment Enforced links between 2 year / 4 year colleges (Standardized articulation, embedded programs „2+2“ etc.) Further CTE integration in postsecondary education (e.g. via credit transfer) HE Short Cycle – Developments & Challenges in Germany/EU and USA – Amsterdam ,NL, June 25, 2012 4.... currentcontext & developments in US education Dr. Volker Rein AB 3.2

  23. HE Short Cycle – Developments & Challenges in Germany/EU and USA – Amsterdam ,NL, June 25, 2012 Overview: __________________________________________ • 5. Common Challenges, R&D, policy demand • 4.US Developments in HE • 3. Short Cycle relevant qualifications • 2. EU driven Short Cycle relevant instruments to promote transparency and permeability • 1. German Education Setting & VET/HE Developments Dr. Volker Rein AB 3.2

  24. 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 ? 5.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

  25. HE Short Cycle – Developments & Challenges in Germany/EU and USA – Amsterdam ,NL, June 25, 2012 5. … andPerspective Facing a global HE / VET convergence trend towardsLifelonglearning and labor marketrequirements: Competency & Learning Outcome oriented Short Cycle Qualifications Important catalysts in postsecondary education for an overarching ... Professional Education & Training in 2020 Dr. Volker Rein AB 3.2

  26. HE Short Cycle Developments & Challenges in Germany/EU and USA Considerations in termsof Lifelong Learning, PermeabilityandCompetencyorientation A contribution to the 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 Contact: Dr. Volker Rein Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB) Dept. Professional Learning and Teaching, Bonn, Germany rein@bibb.de Dr. Volker Rein AB 3.2

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