1. gehmlich@wi.fh- osnabrueck.de 1 Development of a NQF for HE from a European perspective TEMPUS-Project 2nd Bitola Workshop Feb. 24-25 2010

2. gehmlich@wi.fh-osnabrueck.de2 Qualifications frameworks are good for helping make academic processes and judgements transparent, explicit and fair.

3. gehmlich@wi.fh-osnabrueck.de3 Learning Outcomes = Qualification Qualification is the formal standard, which is defined as being the „end“ of a learning path (credential). It depicts those Learning Outcomes which have been achieved on this pathway (formal learning) Learning Outcomes are what the student should know and is able to do

4. 4 In outcome-based education the educational outcomes are clearly and unambiguously specified. These determine the curriculum content and its organisation, the teaching methods and strategies, the courses offered, the assessment process, the educational environment and the curriculum timetable. They also provide a framework for curriculum evaluation. (Harden et al., 1999a) Challenge at Programme level

5. gehmlich@wi.fh-osnabrueck.de5 Mode of Study Resources Timing Type of Pro- gramme Type Of Student Workload Structure Syllabus/ Learning Outcomes Document- ation Core Curriculum Learner centred Mobility Timing Objectives Add-on Substitute Complement Synergy ECTS Key Features User´s Guide QFRProfileQARecognition Employabilit y Learning Chain Social Dimension Grade Rating Assessment

6. gehmlich@wi.fh-osnabrueck.de6 How can this be developed? Policy level –Challenge: HE institutions ensure that academic principles and values are respected and the processes correctly implemented Institutional level –Promote shared values and attitudes – rather than simply managerial processes –Balance: national / international external accountability requirements

7. gehmlich@wi.fh-osnabrueck.de7 There is no single way I did it my wayCassius Clay Melody

8. gehmlich@wi.fh-osnabrueck.de8 Shift of Paradigm New way of thinking Self-assessment Learning outcomes Workload Bologna- and Copenhagen Processes

9. gehmlich@wi.fh-osnabrueck.de9 Change of Paradigm Learning Chain Programme Profile Learning Outcomes Learner´s Profile Learning Space Module Definition Module Structure Learning Outcomes Assessment Learning and Teaching Material Total Quality Management -Labour Market -Qualificationsframeworks -Strategy General / Vocational Education and Training Communication

10. gehmlich@wi.fh-osnabrueck.de10 To be decided: Profile

11. gehmlich@wi.fh-osnabrueck.de11 Profile Structure Learning Outcomes Processes

12. gehmlich@wi.fh-osnabrueck.de12 Profile: Levels of Description University -Philosophy, Mission Statement Faculty -Bundle of Qualifications Study-Profile of Qualification Programme. (Bundle of Learning Outcomes) Module-Learning Outcomes

13. gehmlich@wi.fh-osnabrueck.de13 Learning Unit / Module Learning Programme Organisational Level Sectoral Level National Level EQF LLL Qualitatively Related Learning Outcomes Quantitatively Related Credits Quality assured EHEA Macedonia References

14. gehmlich@wi.fh-osnabrueck.de14 We need evidence of outcomes! We promise! Internal / External QA

15. gehmlich@wi.fh-osnabrueck.de15 YES, WE CAN find evidence

16. gehmlich@wi.fh-osnabrueck.de16 But before… We have to Work hard – Play hard

17. gehmlich@wi.fh-osnabrueck.de17 HE institutions Integrated Faculties LO defined Governance More autonomy Stakeholders Students, Employers Society Flexibility Concise document Substitute? EHEA Social inclusion Transparency, Mobility, Permeability, Curriculum design, Role and Purpose Specific descriptions, levels, cycle descriptors, awards, credits and LO Overarching Independent QA – ECTS based Recognition – Link EQFs

18. gehmlich@wi.fh-osnabrueck.de18 Germany – External QA Accreditation Board (Foundation): –To contribute to the development in the quality of teaching and learning in Germany –To cooperate in the realisation of the European Higher Education Area –takes care that the agencies act in line with the highest degree of quality, comparability and transparency.

19. gehmlich@wi.fh-osnabrueck.de19 Who can perfrom accreditation? Agencies which have been accredited by the German Accreditation Board Will be re-accredited regularly (after 8 years at the latest) Seven agencies exist –3 general –4 sector specific

20. gehmlich@wi.fh-osnabrueck.de20 What do universities have to do? They submit Application to an Accreditation Agency They get Advice Site Visit Decision made Accreditation Committee Reaccreditation…..a circle

21. gehmlich@wi.fh-osnabrueck.de21 Accreditation Agencies European Standards and Guidelines European Register Site visits by Peers –Professors (according to discipline, at least 1 from traditional universities, 1 from „new“ ones) –Expert from industry –Student –Agency representative

22. gehmlich@wi.fh-osnabrueck.de22 Structure Processes Outcomes Quality Internal QA at German Institutions

23. gehmlich@wi.fh-osnabrueck.de23 Internal Quality Assurance Evaluation sheets –Based on questionnaires given to students / staff Continuous Feedback Evaluate all information Consequences?

24. gehmlich@wi.fh-osnabrueck.de24 Learning Chain Tools at work Learning Outcomes Subject-related -Knowledge Deepening / Widening Generic -Skills / Competences Knowledge opening / developing QFR-NQR-HQR-SQR Learner Credit Transfer + Accumulation Application /CV / Learning Agreement/ TOR / Mobility Pass Language Pass Diploma/Certificate Supplement Learning Space Teaching and Learning, Research Learning Environment Information Package / Course Catalogue Change of Paradigm Quality Assurance/ -enhancement Standards & Guidelines / Register Labour Market

25. gehmlich@wi.fh-osnabrueck.de25 Learning Chain Design Learning Outcomes First Cycle Subject-related Generic 180 credits Bachelor MQF Internal Quality Assurance+Enhancement Quality (LO)/Quantity (Credits)/Assessment External Quality A+E Profile: Regional-National-International / General-Special / Research-Applied Study-Programme BA-level 6 BA-level 6-1BA-level 6-2 Knowledge Capability Knowledge Capability Knowledge Capability

26. gehmlich@wi.fh-osnabrueck.de26 BA-level 6-1 Knowledge -Widening -Deepening Capability Accessing/ Opening / Developing Knowledge widening -present tools to design a strategy and to develop business organisations strategically -interpret alternative tools to make a choice -outline consequences of strategic decisions Knowledge deepening -apply tools to implement a strategic development successfully -identify and interpret strategic issues in different contexts -realise how strategy development can be seen, how processes can be understood and what the implications are for strategy development -differentiate between strategic management in different contexts Capability – Knowledge accessing / opening / developing Instrumental (methodological) capability -apply techniques of strategic analysis -apply techniques to select adequate strategies -apply techniques to implement strategy Communicative / interpersonal capability -use different viewpoints on strategy to explain observable processes in organisations -explain implications of diffrent scenarios and different strategies Systemic capability -to demonstrate the impact of national and organisational culture on strategy formulation and implementation -to apply techniques in specific business positions LO in detail

27. gehmlich@wi.fh-osnabrueck.de27 Knowledge widening -present tools to design a strategy and to develop business organisations strategically -interpret alternative tools to make a choice -outline consequences of strategic decisions Knowledge deepening -apply tools to implement a strategic development successfully -identify and interpret strategic issues in different contexts -realise how strategy development can be seen, how processes can be understood and what the implications are for strategy development -differentiate between strategic management in different contexts Capability – Knowledge accessing / opening / developing Instrumental (methodological) capability -apply techniques of strategic analysis -apply techniques to select adequate strategies -apply techniques to implement strategy Communicative / interpersonal capability -use different viewpoints on strategy to explain observable processes in organisations -explain implications of diffrent scenarios and different strategies Systemic capability -to demonstrate the impact of national and organisational culture on strategy formulation and implementation -to apply techniques in specific business positions Forms of Assessment -Quizzes („best two“) -Oral Presentation (Case Study- Group) -Oral exam (20 min. Individual) -Case Study („Open Book Exam“-Notes)

28. gehmlich@wi.fh-osnabrueck.de28 Quality Assurance -Measures -Qualitative measuring is pursued through the achievement of the learning outcomes in the time foreseen (performance) (ex-post) – What? -Qualitative measuring is pursued by grading how the student performed (ranking) (ex-post) – How? -Quantitative measuring is pursued by allocating the workload expressed in credits (ex-ante) – How much? -Consequencen of the results measured lead to a formative evaluation, i.e. help to support a continuous quality improvement

29. gehmlich@wi.fh-osnabrueck.de29 But changing education and training is a slow process! It may take more than a life-time More than we can stomach??

30. gehmlich@wi.fh-osnabrueck.de30 Enjoy your meal – quality assured