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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