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Explore the advancements in Sectoral Qualifications Frameworks, recent EU developments, and global cooperation initiatives in higher education. Discover key insights and the role of Learning Outcomes for quality education. Dive into SWOT analysis and reference materials for a holistic view.
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Sectoral Qualifications Frameworks Marek Frankowicz Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland TEMPUS „ELFRUS” Meeting 21-22 September 2015, Moscow
Real Life: Example Chemical Industry Chemistry Tourism Geography
Real Life: Generic Approach Sector A SubjectArea 1 Sector B SubjectArea 2
Recent developments EU: Implementation of European Qualifications Framework, development of recognition of prior learning mechanisms. Interest of European Commission and CEDEFOP EHEA: Various initiatives towards greater transparency of higher education systems, TUNING activities (subject- and sector-specific reference points). Key role of Learning Outcomes. Global context: Interregional cooperation (ETF, ERASMUS+ etc.). Promotion of European experiences.
Reference materials R. Wagenaar: Columbus’ Egg? Qualifications Frameworks, Sectoral Profiles and Degree Programme Profiles in Higher Education. TJHE 1, 71 (2013) L. Zahilas: Dealing with frameworks, searching orientation. Sectoral experiences in LdV pilots. Thessaloniki, January 2011 Global Inventory of Regional and National Qualifications Frameworks. UIL&CEDEFOP 2015 S. Adam: The Central Role of Learning Outcomes in the Completion of the EHEA 2013-2020. Journal of European Higher Education 2, 1 (2013) Qualifications Platform blog
QF in Poland (1) • Start: 2006 (HE): expert group • From 2008: two parallel strands, but with mutual interactions • QF for HE (Ministry of Science and HE) • NQF for LLL (Ministry of Education) • 2011: Introduction of NQF for HE (Ba-Ma) • 8 domains • Full implementation in HE: all curricula compatible with domain QFs, based on LO • 2014: Polish referencing report
QF in Poland (2) At present: QF for HE (Bachelor and Master) fully implemented NQF ready, waiting for political decisions. Body responsible for NQF – probably Polish Agency for Enterprise Development In near future: adapting QF for HE to NQF (some slight changes) Work on SQF – various pilot projects led by the Educational Research Institute Bottom-up SQF initiatives Interest in professional higher education, ECVET etc.
Thank you for your attention! marek.frankowicz@gmail.com Skype: marek.frankowicz