Qualifications: introduction to a concept

Qualifications are a key element of higher education policies in general and of the Bologna Process in particular. Much work has been accomplished in this area over the past few years, and a proper understanding of qualifications is essential to making the European Higher Education Area a reality. T...

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Main Author: Bergan, Sjur (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Strasbourg Council of Europe Publ. 2007
Series:Council of Europe higher education series 6
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Summary:Qualifications are a key element of higher education policies in general and of the Bologna Process in particular. Much work has been accomplished in this area over the past few years, and a proper understanding of qualifications is essential to making the European Higher Education Area a reality. This book provides a systematic overview of the concept of qualifications, discusses its main elements, such as level workload, quality, profile and learning outcomes, examines generic and subject-specific competences. The author also considers the development of qualifications frameworks and explores the impact of our understanding of the concept of qualifications on recognition.--Publisher's description.
Physical Description:274 S.
ISBN:9789287161253