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Presentation Eucen 2011 Conference, Genova, november 2011TRANSCRIPT
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Five generations of learners at the Free University of Bolzano
Gabriella Dodero, Katja Luterotti, Alessandra Papa, Daniela Pichler
Free University of Bolzano Bozen
Bolzano Bozen, Italy e-mail: [email protected]
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Questions:
How can a regional University provide true ¨lifelong learning¨ for all citizens? Can lifelong learning be addressed during childhood? How could gaps between adult learners and University be bridged, without obliging learners to undertake a full ¨Bologna Process¨ programme?
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South Tyrol 507.657 inhabitants Three languages spoken:
German, Italian, Ladin Free University of Bolzano-
Bozen established 14 years ago
Lifelong learning is part of its „mission statement“
Population with a University degree: 5,6%
Italy 11,6%, Europe 23,2%
www.valgardena.it
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Lifelong learning initiatives
In-service teacher training courses, offered in three languages
Support courses for teachers' specializations: second language, music, disabled students, ...
Post-graduate training for professionals:
Architects & civil engineers
Management engineers
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Is this enough?
The University is addressing needs of just a minority of the population: Young people People that have a degree and look for a specialization
What about the others? Can we approach all the citizens?
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Junior Uni
Laboratories for children aged 3-15
Active participation in small groups (10/15 children)
Lead by a University professor
With the help of university students
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Junior Uni: some examples
We are the European Parliament!
Testing the quality of food
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Junior Uni: more examples
Visual thinking Robotics
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Junior Uni experience
A stimulating experience for all: children and their families, university professors and students Curiosity driven individual participation Planting seeds for the future of the children (learning can be fun!) Getting in contact with a relatively new institution from local adult population (parents and grandparents)
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Junior Uni: some data
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Studium Generale
A cultural offer for the general population: working people, retired people, young people not interested in pursuing a „Bologna Process“ degree, housewives, university students who want to deepen topics outside their study plan
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Studium Generale: the structure
Overall 30 ECTS credits in three years, 6 exams, 5 ECTS each
Participation (without exams) possible also for people without high school diploma
Four elective courses (chosen among a pool of offers)
Two compulsory courses: Ethics Languages (language courses or linguistics
seminars)
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Studium Generale
A lecture on Music
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Studium generale: some data
Participation by age: 174 lifelong learners, from 20 to 83 years
Participation by gender: 70% women
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Studium Generale: experience
The programme is not officially recognizable in the Italian system, yet it attracts many participants Desire to learn grows at any age The majority of participants are women, aged 40-60 Courses are given in Italian or German, students are locals, and speak both languages Some participant plans to „spend“ ECTS credit points, in the future, to obtain a Bsc or Msc degree
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Studium Generale and „Bologna Process“ programmes
ECTS credits could be recognized for course programmes
In principles, by all EU universities! In practice, some degree courses already
recognize Studium Generale exams The first such example: Bsc in Computer
Science and Engineering recognizes the course of „Ethics“ in the study plan
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New paths for Lifelong Learning?
Strengthening links between University and the local territory requires addressing more segments of population than just 20-year-old students
Starting from childhood, to build on the idea that learning should be „fun“ to everyone
Collecting demands for culture, at any age, within a university-level programme, that awards ECTS credit points