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Competences in Degree Programmes

Competences in Degree Programmes. 26.4.2008 JAN-ERIK KRUSBERG Vice Rector. Creating a vision. An innovative university of applied sciences: R&D based learning Integration in society: Impact and results Students in focus BASICS: - quality assurance/enhancement

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Competences in Degree Programmes

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  1. Competences in Degree Programmes 26.4.2008 JAN-ERIK KRUSBERG Vice Rector

  2. Creating a vision • An innovative university of applied sciences: R&D based learning • Integration in society: Impact and results • Students in focus BASICS: - quality assurance/enhancement - international benchmark SIDA

  3. COUNCILING, GUIDANCE AND STUDENT SERVICES FIRST YEAR STUDIES – commitment and motivation INNOVATIONS – Quality Learning EXTERNALLY FUNDED RESERACH PROJECTS – competition/peer reviewed research MARKETING DEGREE PROGRAMMES – students to students STRATEGIC INITIATIVES SIDA

  4. Bologna Background: EQF, Tuning och ECTS • Professional and generic competences: More than knowledge => skills and attitudes • Inclusion of non-formal learning: accumulated competences SIDA

  5. Quality Arcada was in 2004, as the first polytechnic in Finland, awarded the European ECTS quality label. The label requires e.g. - clear descriptions of what competence each degree programmes represents • a functioning system for recognition of studies and a transparent study structure During 2005 the degree programmes at Arcada have been streamlined with the aim of obtaining a clear structure and programmes that are easily comparable and easier to combine. SIDA

  6. CURRICULUM • Kompetenser / Competences • Inlärningsresultat / Learning outcomes • Arbetsbördan för studenten / Student work load SIDA

  7. EQF SIDA

  8. EQF is compatible with the qualifications framework for Higher Education developed under the Bologna Process EQF level 6 to the descriptor developed for the first cycle (Bachelor level) EQF level 7 to the descriptor developed for the second cycle (Masters level) EQF level 8 to the descriptor developed for the third cycle (PhD level). http://ec.europa.eu/education/policies/educ/eqf/rec08_sv.pdf SIDA

  9. EQF LEVEL 6: Knowledge, skills, competences • Advanced knowledge: understanding theories, critical thinking • Advanced skills: Skills to be innovative, skills to solve new problems • Competence to deal with complicated questions, responsibility/confidence and leadership • … next level 7: specialised knowledge and skills SIDA

  10. SIDA

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