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David Redmond NUI Maynooth CHIU

David Redmond NUI Maynooth CHIU. The Universities Perspective on the National Framework of Qualifications. The Beginning. University autonomy. CHIU has been happy to cooperate with the NQAI. The consultation process itself has been very informative. Standards.

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David Redmond NUI Maynooth CHIU

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  1. David RedmondNUI MaynoothCHIU The Universities Perspective on the National Framework of Qualifications

  2. The Beginning • University autonomy. • CHIU has been happy to cooperate with the NQAI. • The consultation process itself has been very informative.

  3. Standards • Standards cannot be defined in absolute terms. • Rely on external comparisons. • International recognition of Irish degrees.

  4. Entry Routes to University • Interface between the Universities and other education providers. • Access, Transfer, Progression, Lifelong Learning . • Qualifications leading to University must adequately prepare the students.

  5. Attainment of a qualification is not an entitlement to entry to any course. • Competing constituencies for a limited number of places. • The level of attainment on the qualification may be a critical factor.

  6. Stocktaking • Match existing qualifications with the Framework document. • Many qualifications other than Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral programmes. • The Adult Education departments offer many certificate and diploma courses.

  7. Credit Transfer • Coherent internal system of credits. • Credit transfer is rarely universal, but depends on levels and subjects. • ECTS is the only sensible option.

  8. Flexible Learning • Flexible part time programmes need a credit accumulation system. • Blurs distinction between full and part-time programmes. • Reappraisal of the funding mechanism supporting part-time students.

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