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Developing an e-CF based systematic engagement between
universities, VET schools and employers in National qualification authority context
Rome 14.11.2019
Estonian Association of Information Technology and Telecommunication
Estonian context
§ (IT) Education & training as Estonian competetive advantage
§ National program for Development of ICT education – ICT curricula in 3 universities and 18 VET schools (<10 000
ICT students, 1500 graduates) § PISA & PIAAC:
– Functional literacy & numeracy – JJJ – Problem-solving skills L
§ Gap between formal education learning outcomes & needed workplace competences
Focus topics
§ National skills strategy development led by National Qualifications Authority – Heavy engagement of employers – Competence-based approach – ICT as a model- and test sector
§ Cooperation platform for educators and employers – Qualification standards – Curriculum development – Competence frameworks
1. Descriptions of needed competenes =
Occupational standards 2. New curricula
3. (IF needed) Qualification certification
IT in VET = qualification
exams
Competence based approach:
Competences: - Knowledge - Skills - Attitudes
Competence-based QUALIFICATION
STANDARDS
Learning outcomes: - Knowledge - Skills - Attitudes
Outcome based CURRICULA
Needed for a job: - Knowledge - Skills - Attitudes
Competence based approach:
job description – qualification standard – curriculum
Competences: - Knowledge - Skills - Attitudes
Competence-based QUALIFICATION
STANDARDS
Learning outcomes: - Knowledge - Skills - Attitudes
Outcome based CURRICULA
Needed for a job: - Knowledge - Skills - Attitudes
Kompetentsid: - Teadmised - Oskused - Hoiakud
Kompetentside põhised KUTSE-
STANDARDID
Õpiväljundid: - Teadmised - Oskused - Hoiakud
Väljundipõhised ÕPPEKAVAD
Competence based approach:
Competences: - Knowledge - Skills - Attitudes
Learning outcomes: - Knowledge - Skills - Attitudes
Outcome based CURRICULA
Needed for a job: - Knowledge - Skills - Attitudes
Change in behaviour at workplace
Skill acquired & tested
Skill once practiced
Tested knowledge
www.ecompetences.eu 9
e-Competenceexample
Cooperation formats between educational institutions and employers
§ Sectoral skills strategies development council § Quality assessment of study programme groups § Occupational standards/profiles § Curriculum development § Awarding occupational qualifications for VET § Program Advisory Boards for all ICT curricula
– Work procedures for Program Advisory Boards
Major benefits & e-CF Value add § Holistic picture & common language for educators and
employers § Quick and easy development tool § Work procedures for Curriculum Development Advisory
Boards § Understandable communication towards students
Challenges & how could they be solved
§ Different views: academic and workplace § What is „learning outcome“? § Awarding national occupational qualifications
vs ICT professional certfication § Differences between sectors vs National
unified approach § „Computer science“ view in ICT education
Aspects relevant for future e-CF and related developments
§ ICT competeces for non-ICT professions § Modern workplace learning vs formal education § Workplace learning in SMEs
