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Contexts and applications. The Nordic Quality tool. VPL Biennale, Rotterdam 9 .-11.4.2014 Anni Karttunen Expert in European Eduational Policy [email protected]. Many exsisting QA mechanisms in place , but all are embedded in legislation or other policy documents - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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The Nordic Quality tool
Contexts and applications
VPL Biennale, Rotterdam9.-11.4.2014
Anni KarttunenExpert in European Eduational Policy
Finland – State of Play Many exsisting QA mechanisms in place, but all
are embedded in legislation or other policy documents
Important to have a concrete tool for practitioners =>the concept of validation and the concept of quality are significantly clarified
Especially important in HE (validation procedures are being developed) and liberal AE (validation procedures are being discussed)
Quality tool brings structure to the development and design of validation process
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General notions on QA in Finland Quality assurance is sometimes considered a
threat to the flexibility of validation process OR it is seen as sufficient if the formal education system has some quality system in place
The ultimate purpose of quality assurance in validation is to GUIDE the system and assure the INDIVIDUAL an equal, transparent and reliable process
Competences can only be made visible through a high quality validation process => high market value
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Quality factors in the Finnish Competence Based Qualifications
Tripartite system and worklife assessors Very detailed legislation and guidelines in
adult VET => Validation is a subjective right of the individual
National learning outcome based qualification requirements
High market value and trust of the working life
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Quality factors in the Finnish CBQs An independent body for recognition: The qualification committees
National assessor training (compulsory)
Stakeholder training (compulsory) Established process (since 1994)
Even with highly developed QA systems, the Nordic QA tool for practitioners is considered very useful!
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Developing a validation system through quality Russian Federation VET reform
Developing a model for a learning outcome based approach including validation procedures
Nordic QA model translated in Russian and it is the basis for their system development
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Let’s keep the validation train moving!
For further discussion contact:
Anni [email protected]: +358 44 785 86 90
www.facebook.com/EUedu.fi
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