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Frameworks for Credentials and Qualifications Considerations on Transparency & Accountability for SHE programs, Li

Frameworks for Credentials and Qualifications Considerations on Transparency & Accountability for SHE programs, Lifelong Learning, and the labor market. Jason S. Wood Volker Rein Central Wyoming College Federal Institute for Vocational

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Frameworks for Credentials and Qualifications Considerations on Transparency & Accountability for SHE programs, Li

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  1. Frameworks for Credentials and Qualifications Considerations on Transparency & Accountability for SHE programs, Lifelong Learning, and the labor market Jason S. Wood Volker Rein Central Wyoming College Federal Institute forVocational Education & Training (Germany) International Forum Session New Developments in Short Higher Education (SHE) in the US and in Europe Workforce Development Institute San Diego, February 1, 2013

  2. Int. Forum Session on SHE in US / EU – Frameworks forCredentialsandQualifications - WDI, San Diego, Feb 1, 2013 Overview: __________________________________________ • 4. PerspectiveandRequirements • Developments in Europe and Germany • 2. Developments in the US • 1. Common Demands Jason Wood , CWC - Volker Rein, BIBB

  3. Int. Forum Session on SHE in US / EU – Frameworks forCredentialsandQualifications - WDI, San Diego, Feb 1, 2013 1.Common demandsin educationandtraining … • Increaseof • Accountabilityof Higher Ed • Postsecondarydegree & certificateattainment • Employability • Lifelong Learning • via • Transparencyofcredentials / qualifications • Shifttocompetencyorientedlearningoutcomes • Permeable pathways in education • e.g. PLA of CTE / VET, embeddedprograms in postsec. ed Jason Wood , CWC - Volker Rein, BIBB

  4. Int. Forum Session on SHE in US / EU – Frameworks forCredentialsandQualifications - WDI, San Diego, Feb 1, 2013 1. … Frameworks for Credentials and Qualifications Functions and Objectives • Neutral reference point to classify competencybasedlearning outcomes for specified levels of learning achieved (according to a set of criteria) to facilitate transparency and quality assurance & quality development • Translation devices for comparing credentials and qualifications tofacilitatePLA, articulationandlifelonglearning within and between education and trainingsystems and countries Jason Wood , CWC - Volker Rein, BIBB

  5. Int. Forum Session on SHE in US / EU – Frameworks forCredentialsandQualifications - WDI, San Diego, Feb 1, 2013 Overview: __________________________________________ • 4. PerspectiveandRequirements • Developments in Europe and Germany • 2. Developments in the US • 1. Common Demands Jason Wood , CWC - Volker Rein, BIBB

  6. National Accountability • Community College Consortium (DQP) • Demographics of the colleges involved • Applied degrees and related certificates • Outcome oriented credentialing system • Links with workforce Jason Wood , CWC

  7. Quality Assurance • Faculty led • Mapping current program outcomes to DQP • Embedded assessments of students’ ability • “Ratcheting” conversations Jason Wood , CWC

  8. Where are we headed? • Innovations to the Systems • Learning-Based versus Time-Based • Spatial versus Linear • (K-12 to Post-Secondary to Workforce) • Questions? Jason Wood , CWC

  9. Int. Forum Session on SHE in US / EU – Frameworks forCredentialsandQualifications - WDI, San Diego, Feb 1, 2013 Overview: __________________________________________ • 4. PerspectiveandRequirements • 3. Developments in Europe and Germany • 2. Developments in the US • 1. Common Demands Volker Rein, BIBB

  10. Int. Forum Session on SHE in US / EU – Frameworks for Credentials and Qualifications - WDI, San Diego, Feb 1, 2013 • 3.EU drivenTransparency & Permeability Instruments • BolognaProcess / Tuning (EHEA)1998 ff • European HE Degree Framework(EHEA) 2005 • 3 levels (BA, MA, PhD): Knowledge & Comprehension, • Capability(Instrumental, Systemic & Communicative Competence) • Short Cycle integrated in the 1stcycle • European Qualifications Framework (EQF) 2008 • 8 levels (overarching): Knowledge, Skills, Competence • Short Cycle relevant „Level Five“ • ec.europa.eu/education/lifelong-learning-policy/doc/eqf/brochexp_en.pdf   • German Qualifications Framework (GQF) 2011 • 8 levels (overarching): • Knowledge, Skills, Social andAutonomy • Short Cycle relevant „Level Five“ Volker Rein, BIBB

  11. 3. Bologna Higher Ed Degree Framework (2005) Int. Forum Session on SHE in US / EU – Frameworks for Credentials and Qualifications - WDI, San Diego, Feb 1, 2013 Ph.D & Postdoc MA Postsecondary BA „Embedded“ Short Cycle (Not in Germany !) GE Diplomas Secondary Volker Rein, BIBB

  12. Level 8 Qualification via NQF Level 7 Level 6 Qualification via NQF Level 5 Level 4 Qualification via NQF Level 3 Qualification via NQF Level 2 Level 1 3. European Qualifications Framework (2008) Country A Country B Qualification via NQF Qualification via NQF Qualification via NQF Qualification via NQF Volker Rein, BIBB

  13. Level 8 Level 7 Level 6 Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 3.German Qualifications Framework (2011) Higher Ed: Academic Education & Advanced VET Initial VET Volker Rein, BIBB

  14. Int. Forum Session on SHE in US / EU – Frameworks for Credentials and Qualifications - WDI, San Diego, Feb 1, 2013 3.EQF – Categories & Descriptors of Learning Outcomes Knowledge Skills Competence • described as • theoretical and/or • factual • described in terms of • responsibilityand • autonomy • described as cognitive • andpractical Level 5 Level 5 Level 5 Volker Rein, BIBB

  15. Professional Competence Personal Competence Level Study &Work Social Competence Knowledge Skills Autonomy Int. Forum Session on SHE in US / EU – Frameworks for Credentials and Qualifications - WDI, San Diego, Feb 1, 2013 3.German QF – Categories & Descriptorsof Learning Outcomes 5 Short Cycle relevant level ... competences for the autonomous planning and processing of comprehensive technical tasks assigned witha complex and specialised field of study or a field of occupational activity subject to change. 6 BA relevant level ...competences for the processing comprehensive... tasks / problems... within subareas of ascientific subject or ... a field of occupational activity. The structure of requirements is characterised by complexity and frequent changes Volker Rein, BIBB

  16. Int. Forum Session on SHE in US / EU – Frameworks for Credentials and Qualifications - WDI, San Diego, Feb 1, 2013 3.Short Cycle Qualifications in Germany ?Noacademic SCHE … but relevant „Level Five“ (EQF/GQF) qualificationsandcertificates: Advanced VET SectorSpecialistProfiles in • IT • Business Administration • Automotive Production • Chemistry • Social & Health Care • etc. Volker Rein, BIBB

  17. IT Systems Manager IT Business Manager IT Consultant Manager IT System Electronics Technician • IT Specialist • Applied • Development • System • Integration IT System Support Specialist IT Officer Int. Forum Session on SHE in US / EU – Frameworks for Credentials and Qualifications - WDI, San Diego, Feb 1, 2013 3. IT VET in Germany - StructureandQualifications Advanced M.A. relevant Level 7 IT Technical Engineer IT Business Engineer IT Project Manager B.A. relevant Level 6 SCHE relevant Level 5 AdvancedSpecialistsfor all IT sections Initial Skilled Worker Level 4 Volker Rein, BIBB

  18. Int. Forum Session on SHE in US / EU – Frameworks forCredentialsandQualifications - WDI, San Diego, Feb 1, 2013 Overview: __________________________________________ • 4. PerspectiveandRequirements • Developments in Europe and Germany • 2. Developments in the US • 1. Common Demands Jason Wood , CWC - Volker Rein, BIBB

  19. Int. Forum Session on SHE in US / EU – Frameworks forCredentialsandQualifications - WDI, San Diego, Feb 1, 2013 4.Perspective … Frameworks forCredentialsandQualifications Instruments forcompetencyorientedtransparencyandaccountability Importantcatalystswhich link Short Higher Education withothereducationandtrainingsectorsandthelabormarket Jason Wood , CWC - Volker Rein, BIBB

  20. 4.… andRequirements Int. Forum Session on SHE in US / EU – Frameworks forCredentialsandQualifications - WDI, San Diego, Feb 1, 2013 • Compatiblesectorandcrosssectorframeworkapproaches • Indicatorsandcriteriato design curriculaandexamsaddressingbothoccupationalandacademicrequirements (shifttocompetencies) • Appropriate standardized methods and instruments for learning outcome assessment and transferability (articulation incl. Recognition ofpriorlearning, credittransfer etc.) • Compatible national credentialandqualificationsettings / systems Jason Wood , CWC - Volker Rein, BIBB

  21. Int. Forum Session on SHE in US / EU – Frameworks forCredentialsandQualifications - WDI, San Diego, Feb 1, 2013 Frameworks for Credentials and Qualifications Considerations on transparency & accountability for SHE programs, Lifelong Learning, and the labor market Many thanks for your attention ! Further information: http://degreeprofile.org/ http://ec.europa.eu/eqf/home_en.htm http://www.deutscherqualifikationsrahmen.de/de/faq/frequently-asked-questions_gnhfr3pr.html Contact: jswood@cwc.edu rein@bibb.de Workforce Development Institute San Diego, February 1, 2013 Jason Wood , CWC - Volker Rein, BIBB

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