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Eva CendonDanube University Krems – University for Continuing Education
The 3L System at DUKQuality Assurance in Lifelong Learning
Dubrovnik Conference, May 25, 2007
Eva CendonDanube University Krems – University for Continuing Education
Demands of 3L on a University for Continuing Education
Access and Admission Recognition of prior learning – permeability
Content Theory and practice, interdisciplinarity and
innovation
Time Increased flexibility of learning processes
Degrees and Certificates Pathways to professional AND academic careers
Eva CendonDanube University Krems – University for Continuing Education
Dimensions of Quality Assurance at the DUK1. Admission of Students2. Teaching staff and Academic
standards3. Quality development and accreditation
of curricula 4. Student orientation and student
relationship
Eva CendonDanube University Krems – University for Continuing Education
Admission of Students
Variety of professional and academic backgrounds of students requires
differentiated assessment and valuation of students‘ competencies
inclusion of professional qualification and previous knowledge
Admission procedure in two stages: formal application admission interview or assessment center
Eva CendonDanube University Krems – University for Continuing Education
Teaching staff and Academic standards
Quality assurance of the teaching staff includes
high level academic AND professional profiles systematic evaluation of teaching
Quality assurance of the teaching staff is enhanced through
continuous staff development identification of “flying faculty” with the institution teams of academic directors for different
requirements (scientific basis, professional experience, didactic know-how)
Eva CendonDanube University Krems – University for Continuing Education
Quality development and accreditation of curriculaQuality development
Forum for exchange on programs as internal „quality circle“, development of common standards
Thematic meetings of academic directors Internal accreditation procedure of curricula
Standardized procedure of quality assurance, feedback and statements
Evaluation of content, form, teaching staff, didactics, market needs
External Accreditation Individually for each course/program: (inter)national
accreditations and/or of professional associations
Eva CendonDanube University Krems – University for Continuing Education
Student orientation and student relationshipEvaluation through the students as important tool for
assuring costumer satisfaction and maintaining a relation
continuous enhancement of the quality of courses (content and teaching)
Evaluation as tool for quality assurance through
online questionnaires for students for individual courses, modules
group discussions with academic director after each module
systematic Alumni surveys
Eva CendonDanube University Krems – University for Continuing Education
Challenges of 3L for the DUK
Access and Admission standardized and individual adaptable forms of
bringing to forth the competencies of prospective students
Evaluation continuous self assessment of students concerning
learning progress and development of competencies during a course/program
Output competencies and learning outcomes at the end of
a course/program – recognition in other contexts
Eva CendonDanube University Krems – University for Continuing Education
Contact
Dr. Eva CendonDanube University KremsDr.-Karl-Dorrek-Straße 30
A-3500 Krems +43 (0)2732 893 2265
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