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www.KIC-malta.com Recognition in the EHEA An overview of HE reform in Europe Dr Justin Fenech Anthony F. Camilleri FAIRE Coimbra – Portugal
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Transcript of Introduction to the Bologna Process
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Recognition in the EHEA An overview of HE reform in Europe Dr Justin FenechAnthony F. Camilleri
FAIRECoimbra – Portugal
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What is the Bologna Process?
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The Bologna ProcessOrigin: Sorbonne Declaration (1998) – FR; UK; IT; DE
Follow-up:
Bologna Declaration (1999) – 29 countries
Prague Communiqué (2001) – 32 countries, EC, CoE, EUA, EURASHE, ESIB
Berlin Communiqué (2003) – 40 countries
Bergen Communiqué (2005) – 45 countries, EI, ENQA, Business-Europe
London Communiqué (2007) – 46 countries
Leuven / Louvain-la-Neuve Communiqué (2009) – 46 countries
Vienna / Budapest Declaration (2010) – 47 countries
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The Bologna Process
Original Aim was to develop a European Higher Education Area by 2010:
Comparability and compatibility of degrees based on a three cycle system
Ensure employability of graduates
Promote student and staff mobility
Develop a European dimension in higher education
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Diploma Supplement (1999) Recognition (2001)
ECTS (1999) Workload & learning outcomes (2003)
Student Centred Learning (2007)
Two-cycle structure (1999) Three-cycle structure (2003)
Short-cycle (2005)
Mobility (1999)
Quality Assurance (1999) EQAR (2005)
European dimension (1999) Attractiveness (2001)
Multidimensional transparency tools (2009)
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Lifelong learning (2001)
Involvement of higher education institutions and students (2001)
Social dimension (2001) Data collection (2007)
Employability (2001)
Qualifications Framework (2003)
Funding (2009)
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Bologna Process Structure: Bologna Secretariat
Bologna Follow-Up Group
Working Groups
Conferences
Ministerial Summits
Bologna Policy Forum
Launch of European Higher Education Area at
Vienna / Budapest Ministerial Conference (2010)
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The Positives of the Bologna Process
+• Collaborative• Inter-governmental• Strong stakeholder involvement• Based on a vision of borderless education
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The Negatives of the Bologna Process
-• Non-Binding• Mis-implemented and misunderstood• Does not deal with important issues
• Employability• Funding
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Bologna ProcessConcepts
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Diploma Supplement Describes the education system of the country and how
the programme followed by the student and the education
institution places within this system along with the main
areas studied as part of the programme. Should be issued
automatically and free of charge in a widely spoken
European language to every student with their degree.
ECTS The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation
System reflects the workload associated with study units. One
academic year of full time study corresponds to 60
ECTS credits. One ECTS credit should be equivalent to 25-30
hours of classes and self-study.
Two/Three-cycle structure Represents the Bachelor - Master - Doctorate structure
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Quality Assurance Facilitate cooperation on quality assurance in higher education on European level to develop common
criteria and methodologies that will promote mutual trust in and facilitate recognition of qualifications.
Qualifications Framework Explains qualifications in an education system on the basis of knowledge, skills and competencies obtained upon
completion. It provides information on the level of and transition between qualifications to allow for flexible learning pathways and to facilitate recognition of qualifications.
Mobility Including students, academic and administrative staff. It may be for a short-term (e.g. semester) or a whole
degree. The development of a mobility window is discussed to allow for flexibility of study programmes. The process envisages that 20% of graduates should have been
mobile as part of their studies by 2020.
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European dimension Shall increase the transparency and attractiveness of
European higher education globally to attract the most
talented students to Europe.
Lifelong learning Flexible learning pathways and transition between
education and work shall ensure continuous
opportunities for learning and the development of
knowledge, skills and competencies. Furthermore lifelong
learning shall provide opportunities for flexible access to
higher education for underrepresented groups.
Involve HEI & students In all decision making within higher education
institutions as well as in the Bologna Process as a whole
to ensure ownership of the reforms and their proper
implementation.
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Social dimension Higher education should be accessible so that the
student population in higher education should reflect the
diversity of the general population.
Employability Provide students with the knowledge, skills and
competencies required on the labour market to avoid
graduate unemployment.
Funding Higher education is understood as a public good and a
public responsibility requiring continuous and adequate
support by governments.
Theoretically...
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How it all fits togetherAn evolving picture of portable qualifications in Europe
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University
?UniversityWork
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Dott.
3 yrs
Bacc.
3 yrs
Work
equivalent?
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What to do?• Option 1: Change names of most
degrees in Europe– Opposition from many professions– Public confusion
• Option 2: Find an easy way to describe them
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Dott.
Bacc.
EQF
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
Level 7
Level 8
Work
equivalent
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Work
What did you study?
I studied EQF 6 engineering at
Coimbra
I studied EQF 6 engineering at
Msida
equivalent?
DS DS
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Diploma Supplement
A collection of credits
CreditLearning Outcomes Level
Described in terms of:Knowledge
SkillsAttitude
Estimated using:
Workload
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Work
What did you study?
I studied EQF 6 engineering at
Coimbra
I studied EQF 6 engineering at
Msida
equivalent
DS DS
But, is this is a quality university
qualification?
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University Internal QA
National Agency External QA
University Internal QA
National Agency External QA
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Comparing Qualifications• EQF allows you to compare qualifications
at macro-level• Diploma Supplement describes the content
of a qualification• ECTS is a common currency for describing
the content of a qualification• ESG guarantee comparable quality levels
A la carte implementation is not an option
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credits
University
University
University
Portable qualifications means you can use them anywhere within the European Higher
Education Area
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Bologna Process Implementation
Reform of Degree Structure
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Bologna Process Implementation
Qualification Framework
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Bologna Process Implementation
Quality Assurance
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Bologna Process Implementation
Diploma Supplement
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Bologna Process Implementation
ECTS
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The Bologna Process European Student Position
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Obrigado!Thank-you for your attention
Questions?
Dr Justin Fenech ([email protected])Anthony F. Camilleri ([email protected])
