ects/ds label re-launch guidelines for bologna experts
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ECTS/DS Label Re-launchECTS/DS Label Re-launchGuidelines for Bologna ExpertsGuidelines for Bologna Experts
ECTS/DS Label Re-launchECTS/DS Label Re-launchGuidelines for Bologna ExpertsGuidelines for Bologna Experts
30 June 2008Madrid
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Rationale behind re-launch Rationale behind re-launch labelslabelsRationale behind re-launch Rationale behind re-launch labelslabels
Bologna Reports: Stocktaking, Trends, ESU
National Action Plans on Recognition Continuation of ECTS actions under
LLP Informal consultation stakeholders
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ECTS implementation based ECTS implementation based on national reports (ESU on national reports (ESU report)report)
ECTS implementation based ECTS implementation based on national reports (ESU on national reports (ESU report)report)
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ECTS implementation based ECTS implementation based on survey ESUon survey ESUECTS implementation based ECTS implementation based on survey ESUon survey ESU
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ECTS/DS in the London ECTS/DS in the London Communiqué 2007Communiqué 2007 ECTS/DS in the London ECTS/DS in the London Communiqué 2007Communiqué 2007
Efforts should concentrate in future (…) on proper implementation of ECTS based on learning outcomes and student workload.
There has been progress in the implementation of ECTS and diploma supplements, but the range of national and institutional approaches to recognition needs to be more coherent.
Analysis National Action Plans on recognition
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Berlin Communiqué (2003): every student graduating from 2005 should receive a Diploma Supplement automatically and free of charge.
Automatically? In a significant number of countries: only in certain groups of institutions or for certain programmes
Free of charge? In a few LLP countries, fees are still charged
Major challenge: the awareness about the DS
Diploma SupplementDiploma SupplementDiploma SupplementDiploma Supplement
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Rationale behind re-launch Rationale behind re-launch labels in the Bologna Experts labels in the Bologna Experts frameworkframework
Rationale behind re-launch Rationale behind re-launch labels in the Bologna Experts labels in the Bologna Experts frameworkframework
Bologna Experts: recognition experts in LLP framework
Previous experience ‘ECTS Counsellors
Previous Bologna Experts budgets: high percentage of unused funds
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Unused funds Bologna ExpertsUnused funds Bologna ExpertsUnused funds Bologna ExpertsUnused funds Bologna ExpertsBologna Experts:
Proportion of Grant Spent in 2004-5 and 2005-6
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GR FR NO RO IRL SI HU PT IT TR ES CY UK SK MT PL LT DE IS FI BG B -NL
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Usage 2004 Usage 2005 Average 2004 Average 2005
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ECTS/DS labels as part of the ECTS/DS labels as part of the Bologna Experts applications Bologna Experts applications 2008 - 20092008 - 2009
ECTS/DS labels as part of the ECTS/DS labels as part of the Bologna Experts applications Bologna Experts applications 2008 - 20092008 - 2009 Correct implementation of ECTS / DS is
central to Bologna Experts applications Almost all applications include
ECTS/DS labels, either in basic amount or in top-up
Various approaches: workshops, promotion actions, « on request »
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Role NA – Bologna Experts in Role NA – Bologna Experts in re-launch labelsre-launch labels
Role NA – Bologna Experts in Role NA – Bologna Experts in re-launch labelsre-launch labels
Specified in each application Common features:Two step approach:- 1 Label promotion and counselling- 2 Screening and pre-selection
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Role NA – Bologna Experts in Role NA – Bologna Experts in re-launch labels IIre-launch labels II
Role NA – Bologna Experts in Role NA – Bologna Experts in re-launch labels IIre-launch labels II
Two step approach - 1 Label promotion and counsellingThe National Agency - co-ordinates the label promotion.- The NA selects the Bologna Experts who
will be trained on the labels- Outlines how the Bologna Experts promote
the labels vis à vis the HEI
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Role NA – Bologna Experts in Role NA – Bologna Experts in re-launch labels IIIre-launch labels III
Role NA – Bologna Experts in Role NA – Bologna Experts in re-launch labels IIIre-launch labels III
1 Label promotion and counsellingRole of the Bologna Experts (ECTS/DS
Counsellors)- expertise in the recognition and ECTS/DS
domain, national context. - Madrid seminar -> dissemination - promote the ECTS and DS labels amongst
HEI, explaining the conditions and criteria.
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Role NA – Bologna Experts in Role NA – Bologna Experts in re-launch labels IVre-launch labels IV
Role NA – Bologna Experts in Role NA – Bologna Experts in re-launch labels IVre-launch labels IV
2 Screening and pre-selectionRole of the Bologna Experts (ECTS/DS Counsellors) assist the HEI in preparation application screening of the label applications Role of the National Agency organise screenings (visits). Template for assessment forward the pre-selected applications to the Executive
Agency. Assisting / screening of the label applications will not be
performed by the same Bologna Experts ECTS/DS counsellors.
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Timetable after MadridTimetable after MadridTimetable after MadridTimetable after Madrid
ECTS Counsellors to promote the labels amongst HEI and assist in preparation (July – December 2008)
HEI to prepare label applications (September– December 2008)
Deadline for label applications to NA (15 January 2009)Screening by national ECTS/DS. (NA to coordinate)
(January – February 2009)NA to inform EACEA/Commission about pre-selected
candidates (1 March 2009)Independent jury to evaluate (March 2009)EACEA/Commission awards labels (ceremony) (April
2009)
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Specific role Bologna Experts Specific role Bologna Experts in re-launch labels in re-launch labels
Specific role Bologna Experts Specific role Bologna Experts in re-launch labels in re-launch labels
Activities: promote the ECTS and DS labels amongst
HEI, explaining the conditions and criteria -> Bologna Experts Activity Plan of NA of your country
assist the HEI in preparation application -> Application forms -> Your input!
screening of the label applications -> template for assessments