SCHE in the SCHE in the NetherlandsNetherlandsand other developmentsand other developments

Hans DaaleHans Daale

LeidoLeido

Golden Sands - June 16, 2009Golden Sands - June 16, 2009

OverviewOverview

►Leuven: RPL, LLL and SCHELeuven: RPL, LLL and SCHE►SCHE and the NQF in the NetherlandsSCHE and the NQF in the Netherlands►Actual developmentsActual developments►The future…The future…►Success factors for SCHE, internationalSuccess factors for SCHE, international►Some recommendations / ideas (for Some recommendations / ideas (for

the project)the project)

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But first of all…But first of all…

► Situation in Bulgaria:Situation in Bulgaria:► Use international developments and good Use international developments and good

practicespractices► Use standards, international agreements and Use standards, international agreements and

frameworksframeworks► Use the input from experts in other countriesUse the input from experts in other countries► Be transparent, with respect to ‘other Be transparent, with respect to ‘other

situations’…situations’…► Take your time…Take your time…

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Leuven communiqué (RPL and Leuven communiqué (RPL and LLL)LLL)

► Successful policies for lifelong learning will Successful policies for lifelong learning will include basic principles and procedures for include basic principles and procedures for recognition of prior learning recognition of prior learning on the basis on the basis of of learning outcomes learning outcomes regardless of regardless of whether the knowledge, skills and whether the knowledge, skills and competences were acquired through competences were acquired through formal, formal, non-formal, or informal non-formal, or informal learning paths.learning paths.

► The development of The development of national national qualifications frameworksqualifications frameworks is an important is an important step towards the implementation of lifelong step towards the implementation of lifelong learning.learning.

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Leuven (SCHE)Leuven (SCHE)

► Higher education is being modernized with the Higher education is being modernized with the adoption of the three-cycle structure adoption of the three-cycle structure including, including, within national contexts, the within national contexts, the possibility of intermediate qualifications possibility of intermediate qualifications linked to the first cycle and with the adoption linked to the first cycle and with the adoption of the European Standards and Guidelines for of the European Standards and Guidelines for quality assurancequality assurance..

► LLL: Within national contexts, LLL: Within national contexts, intermediate intermediate qualifications within the first cyclequalifications within the first cycle can be can be a means of widening access to higher a means of widening access to higher education.education.

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SCHE and EQFSCHE and EQF for LLL for LLL

► SCHE = first level in EHEA (four levels / cycles – SCHE = first level in EHEA (four levels / cycles – common names)common names)

► SCHE = level 5 in the European Qualifications SCHE = level 5 in the European Qualifications framework (eight levels – names for 1 till 4?)framework (eight levels – names for 1 till 4?)

► SCHE = first level(s) in HE in a National SCHE = first level(s) in HE in a National Qualifications Framework – linked to or within a Qualifications Framework – linked to or within a Bachelor programBachelor program(sometimes in a NQF > 8 levels)(sometimes in a NQF > 8 levels)

► SCHE SCHE cancan be part of a National be part of a National Sectoral Sectoral Qualifications FrameworkQualifications Framework

► Officially recognized - in the Accreditation Officially recognized - in the Accreditation SystemSystem

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SCHE in The NetherlandsSCHE in The Netherlands

► System after primary education (binary system System after primary education (binary system in HE):in HE):- HAVO (5) + Professional Bachelor (4) = 9 years- HAVO (5) + Professional Bachelor (4) = 9 years- VWO (6) + Academic Bachelor (3) = 9 years- VWO (6) + Academic Bachelor (3) = 9 years

► Associate degree within the Professional Associate degree within the Professional Bachelor (‘hogescholen / Universities of Applied Bachelor (‘hogescholen / Universities of Applied Sciences’): 120 ECTS (2 years) if relevant for the Sciences’): 120 ECTS (2 years) if relevant for the labor marketlabor market

► We have in VET and HE:We have in VET and HE:- vmbo + mbo = 7 years- vmbo + mbo = 7 years- vmbo + mbo + Ad = 9 years- vmbo + mbo + Ad = 9 years- vmbo + mbo + Bachelor = 11 years…- vmbo + mbo + Bachelor = 11 years…

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SCHE and LLLSCHE and LLL

► Pilot status at the moment – next month decision Pilot status at the moment – next month decision about more possibilities…about more possibilities…

► ‘‘Associate degree’ attracts all target groups… Associate degree’ attracts all target groups… ► ‘‘Ad’ new impulse for flexible learning paths !!Ad’ new impulse for flexible learning paths !!► But: Academic Drift (Boards) is the biggest enemy…But: Academic Drift (Boards) is the biggest enemy…

► Example of a scenario in the near future:Example of a scenario in the near future:- Associate degree- Associate degree- Having a job- Having a job- Work experience / training / projects etc.- Work experience / training / projects etc.- Non-formal learning (minor) – accredited by a HEI- Non-formal learning (minor) – accredited by a HEI- RPL for the Bachelor: part time, shortened…- RPL for the Bachelor: part time, shortened…

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SCHE…SCHE…

► May be 80% of VET-students (level 4) will May be 80% of VET-students (level 4) will choose for the Ad… - in sectoral choose for the Ad… - in sectoral frameworksframeworks

► New situation for our HEIs !! New situation for our HEIs !!

► Transparent procedures for RPLTransparent procedures for RPL► Attractive for employers and employeesAttractive for employers and employees► RPL-budget governmentRPL-budget government► Quality Code / RPL-Knowledge centreQuality Code / RPL-Knowledge centre► But: Are our HEIs flexible enough ??But: Are our HEIs flexible enough ??

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DevelopmentsDevelopments

► Introduction of the EQF for LLL Introduction of the EQF for LLL NQFs NQFs►Combination of Copenhagen and Combination of Copenhagen and

Bologna ProcessesBologna Processes►More common principles and guidelines More common principles and guidelines

(QA, RPL, using learning outcomes, (QA, RPL, using learning outcomes, ECTS et cetera)ECTS et cetera)

►More networks (EU and world-wide): be More networks (EU and world-wide): be a member… and be there…a member… and be there…

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The future…The future…

►More internationalisation…More internationalisation…►More cooperation…More cooperation…►Transparency across the bordersTransparency across the borders

►Flexible learning paths – asked by Flexible learning paths – asked by students, young people… students, young people…

►And the economic conditions will And the economic conditions will change..change..

►So: HEIs has to change… a.s.a.p…So: HEIs has to change… a.s.a.p…Golden Sands - June 16, 2009

Success factors for SCHESuccess factors for SCHE

► Use the EQF for LLLUse the EQF for LLL► SCHE = level 5 = linked to or within the SCHE = level 5 = linked to or within the

bachelorbachelor► SCHE = highest level in ‘strong’ professional SCHE = highest level in ‘strong’ professional

educationeducation► Use as Colleges and HEIs joint degrees, Use as Colleges and HEIs joint degrees,

internationalinternational► Use the combination of formal and non-formal Use the combination of formal and non-formal

education, nationaleducation, national► Use adult learning – part-time educationUse adult learning – part-time education

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And…And…

►Focus on transparency, in a national Focus on transparency, in a national and international settingand international setting

►SCHE is the first step in HE (within the SCHE is the first step in HE (within the first cycle = the Bachelor)first cycle = the Bachelor)

►Post-secondary education + RPL = Post-secondary education + RPL = entrance for programs in SCHE and the entrance for programs in SCHE and the BachelorBachelor

►Unique position for the SCHE: bridge Unique position for the SCHE: bridge between VET, secondary education and between VET, secondary education and HE (‘chain management’)HE (‘chain management’)

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IUC: if … then …IUC: if … then …

► IUCIUC- national network for SCHE- national network for SCHE- make choices- make choices

► Name national vs name internationalName national vs name international- HAN: 2 years for prof. bachelor- HAN: 2 years for prof. bachelor- IUC = SCHE = Associate degree- IUC = SCHE = Associate degree- ‘another project’- ‘another project’

► Name: University CollegeName: University College- Flanders: HEI / Holland: UAS- Flanders: HEI / Holland: UAS- World wide: Community College- World wide: Community College

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Some recommendationsSome recommendations

► In Bulgaria… (member of the EU and in the In Bulgaria… (member of the EU and in the Bologna Process)Bologna Process)

►Start from a clear positionStart from a clear position- use international agreements- use international agreements- use the EQF- use the EQF

►Use international standardsUse international standards- level- level- QA- QA- RPL- RPL

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Some recommendationsSome recommendations

►Take your time – be patientTake your time – be patient►Publish reports about the situation in Publish reports about the situation in

Bulgaria and other Bologna countries Bulgaria and other Bologna countries (advantages – differences – challenges (advantages – differences – challenges – ‘profit for students, managers, – ‘profit for students, managers, politicians…)politicians…)

►Use a website, newsletter etc.Use a website, newsletter etc.

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