Designing and Implementing of the National Qualifications Framework - activities and outcomes –...

Designing and Implementing of the National Qualifications Framework

- activities and outcomes –

Elizabeta Bahtovska

Tempus Project N° 145165-TEMPUS-2008-SE-SMHES (2008-4763)

Designing and implementing ofthe National Qualifications Framework

Reason and objectiveTo guarantee the quality assurance in higher education and facilitate the recognition of qualifications and mobility of students and work force at national and international levelTo increase the transparency of qualifications for the HEI for the students and employersTo promote the idea that qualifications issued are based on LOs



First coordinating meeting

To define project management Division of partners’ responsibilities



Data Collection and AnalysisField of qualifications issuedName of the faculty/departmentType of studies The study program (name, cycle, duration in years, ECTS credits, ;Profile of the Diploma-qualifications;



Ten Step ProcessFIRST STEP Decision to start: Taken by the national body responsible for higher education – minister.SECOND STEPSetting the agenda: The purpose of our NQF. THIRD STEPOrganizing the process: Identifying stakeholders; FOURTH STEPDesign Profile: Level structure, Level descriptors (learning outcomes), Credit ranges.FIFTH STEPConsultation National discussion and acceptance of design by stakeholders

SIXTH STEP Approval According to national tradition by Minister/Government/legislationSEVENTH STEPAdministrative set-up Division of tasks of implementation between HEI, QAA and other bodiesSTEP EIGHTImplementation at institutional/programme level; Reformulation of individual study programmes to learning outcome based approach. STEP NINEInclusion of qualifications in the NQF; Accreditation or similar (cfr. Berlin Communiqué)LAST STEP Self-certification of compatibility with the EHEA framework (Alignment to Bologna cycles etc.);

Activities (almost) done

Activities undertaken – on the way

Activities to be done

FIRST STEP Decision to start: Taken by the national body responsible for higher education – minister.SECOND STEPSetting the agenda: The purpose of our NQF. THIRD STEPOrganizing the process: Identifying stakeholders; FOURTH STEPDesign Profile: Level structure, Level descriptors (learning outcomes), Credit ranges.FIFTH STEPConsultation National discussion and acceptance of design by stakeholders

Activities (almost) done

Activities undertaken – on the way

Activities to be done

QF for HE in R. Macedonia

Levelof NQF Higher Education Level of EQF

VIIIIII cycle Doctoral studies

8

VIIVIIА

II cycle Master studies

7VIIB

II cycleSpecialization

VI

VIАI cycleAcademic studies 240 ECTSProfessional studies 240 ECTS

6

VIBI cycleAcademic studies 180 ECTSProfessional studies 180 ECTS

VVА

Professional studies 60 -120 ECTSShort cycle courses 5

VB Post secondary professional education

In November 2010, a

Decree on the National Frameworkfor Higher Education Qualifications

was adopted by the Government, and published ("Official Gazette" No.154, 30/11/2010).



Implementation on institutional levelThe restructuring of individual study programmes to learningoutcome based approach started in December 2010. LOs for five particular study programmes in various areas of study: - Technical and technological sciences – Electrical Engineering (1st and 2nd cycle) - Medical sciences and health – Pharmacy (1st , 2nd and 3rd cycle and Medical nurses (1st cycle) - Biotechnical sciences - Agriculture (first and second cycle) - Social sciences – psychology (first and second cycle) - Technical and technological sciences - Computer sciences (first and second cycle)

Manual with practical advices for writing LOsGuide for NF for HEQ for R.Macedonia



Implementation on national level

In order to establish the national body/agency responsible for NF-HEQ in RM, the Ministry of Education and Sciences, established a Department for recognition and equivalence of HE qualifications with four employees financed by the Ministry of Education and Sciences.Five national coordinating points to support the process of implementing the NF for HEQ were established at five HE institutions in RM, Employability Offices or Career centers. One representative from the administrative staff from each office was trained at the University of Linkoping how to provide logistical support/advice for the students in relation to making progression routes easier and clearer.



Self-certification of compatibility with the EHEA framework

The self–certification process of compatibility with EHEA, should follow the recommendations and proposals by the BWG on QF The quality assurance system, and the criteria and procedures for verifying the compatibility, have a role to play.The self-certification process shall involve international experts;The self-certification and the evidence supporting it shall be published and shall address separately each of the criteria set out;The ENIC and NARIC networks shall maintain a public listing of States that have confirmed that they have completed the self-certification process



SWOT analysis



Strong Weak

small country Join HEI and political will to develop QFThe international support in the developments

Focus still more on duration of studies, and not on the learning outcomes,Non-formal and informal education„New“ degrees versus „old“ degrees,No clear administrative body in charge

SWOT analysis



Opportunities Threats

To make all Higher Education System more transparent, to increase international mobilityTo facilitate the recognition process within the EHEATo reinforce the relations with employersInternationally to make national qualifications more comparable

Too based on formal Qualifications systems which were not based on learning outcomesThe transition to a knowledge based society is not well understood by the whole societyThe process to be perceived as a pure bureaucratic one



Strategy

To ensure legislation in education and training aligned with the objectives of NQF

To establish a body that will manage and will maintain the cooperation between ministries, universities and other relevant stakeholders

To ensure adequate financial support for the development and implementation of NQF on national and institutional level



www.dinaquf.uklo.edu.mk

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