tuning in russia tuning of russia dr. olga oleynikova national tempus office in russia director
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Tuning in RussiaTuning of Russia
Dr. Olga Oleynikova
National Tempus office in Russia
Director
Tuning in Russia
• Great interest to the Tuning recommendations :– Bologna Process -
comparability and compatibility of degrees
– Overall goal of enhancing competitiveness and prestige of Russian higher education
Tuning of Russia
Internal Pre-requisites:– modernisation of
higher education– introduction of new
higher education standards (outcome based)
– gradual transition to learning outcomes
Tuning of Russia
• Tempus projects – attempt to create curricula using Tuning approaches. – Little impact system-wise
due to:• size of the system and the
country • overall conservatism of
teachers and professors• lack of approapriate
regulatory tools
Tuning of Russia. Achievements to date
• General:– Strong focus on the
national policy level on joint curricula and double/multiple degrees
– Growing links and cooperation among universities (Tempus, Erasmus Mundus and Framework Programmes)
Tuning of Russia. Achievements to date
Concrete:– Support of the Tuning Russia
Tempus project – consolidation of university
expertise – catalyst for disseminating and
introducing Tuning methodology across the system by:
• training experts
• developing tools and recommendations
• involvement of: academics, employers, students and graduates
Tuning of Russia. Achievements to date
• Establishment of the Bologna Club at Don Technical University (South of Russia) – to disseminate Bologna tools and enhance the integration processes, including comparability of degrees and diplomas
Tuning of Russia. Achievements to date
• Initiation of the Tuning Association in Russia as an NGO – to complement the
Tempus project – to ensure its
sustainability– to extend the scope – to open its benefits to
other universities
Tuning of Russia. Summary of Achievements
• Synergy of the factors of influence and relevant players (Ministry, universities, academic networks, NGOs).
• Key assumption:– Active involvement of
NGOs will ensure sustainability and success of rooting Tuning deeply into the Russian system of higher education
Tuning of Russia. Hope to the future
• Involvement in the international Tuning community – to benefit from mutual
learning and sharing to improve:
Globally:• Relevance of Russian higher
education for the labour market and citizens
• International competitiveness of Russian higher education
Tuning of Russia. Hope to the future
To enhance specifically:– Quality assurance – Student – centered
teaching and learning – Student involvement– Academic mobility
Ultimately to arrive at:– Joint programmes– Recognition of degrees due
to common learning outcomes and learning assessment procedures
Thank you for your attention!
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Office 104
115172 Moscow, Russia
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