Mile Dželalija & Slodoban Uzelac: Development of the Croatian Qualifications Framework, Nov 2007 Development of the Croatian Qualifications Framework prof. dr. sc. Mile Dželalija prof. dr. sc. Slobodan Uzelac Development of the Croatian Qualifications Framework prof. dr. sc. Mile Dželalija prof. dr. sc. Slobodan Uzelac

Mile Dželalija & Slodoban Uzelac: Development of the Croatian Qualifications Framework, Nov 2007 Introduction Mar 2006: CROQF working group (WG) at the Ministry of SES started to develop CROQF joint group – the whole educational system (from the primary school to HE) Dec 2006: first draft of the Foundations for the CROQF Dec 2006 – Mar 2007: presented, discussed and developed within the main partners Apr 2007: proposal to the Croatian Government Jun 2007: small changes and the final proposal of the Foundation for the CROQF  July 2007 – approved by the Government

Mile Dželalija & Slodoban Uzelac: Development of the Croatian Qualifications Framework, Nov 2007 Visibility 10 seminars/meetings/conferences: Zagreb, Dec 12, 2006, MELE (~10 participants MELE) Zagreb, Dec 18, 2006, MSES (~30 participants HE) Zagreb, Dec 22, 2006, HOK/ETF (~100 participants) Osijek, Mar 9, 2007, Uni (~130 participants ) Brussels, Mar 21, 2007, EC (~40 participants, EQF IPG) Rijeka, May 18, 2007, Uni (~130 participants ) Dubrovnik, May 26, 2007, LLL (~10 participants ) Bjelolasica, Jul 3, 2007, CARDS 2003 (~40 participants ) Zadar, Jul 6, 2007, Uni (~70 participants ) Zagreb, Oct 23, 2007, CARDS 2003 ( ~50 participants )

Mile Dželalija & Slodoban Uzelac: Development of the Croatian Qualifications Framework, Nov 2007 Basic terminology (1) Lifelong learning (cjeloživotno učenje) Competences (kompetencije) Knowledge (znanje) theoretical and factual (teorijska i činjenična) Skills (vještine) cognitive and practical (kognitivne i psihomotoričke) Competences (kompetencije u užem smislu) autonomy and responsibility ( samostalnost i odgovornost) European Qualifications Framework (EKO) National Qualifications Framework (NKO) CROatian Qualifications Framework (HKO)

Mile Dželalija & Slodoban Uzelac: Development of the Croatian Qualifications Framework, Nov 2007 Qualification (kvalifikacija, dokaz: javnim ispravama) Award-type (vrsta kvalifikacija, npr. prvostupnik) Named Award (naziv kvalifikacija, npr. magistar matematike) Reference levels/sublevels (razine/podrazine kvalifikacija) Level indicators/descriptors (mjerljivi pokazatelji razina) Learning outcomes (ishodi učenja) ECTS credit (ECTS-bod) Study/Educational programme type (vrsta obrazovnih programa, npr. diplomski) Basic terminology (2)

Mile Dželalija & Slodoban Uzelac: Development of the Croatian Qualifications Framework, Nov 2007  understanding different award-types and their interrelations  life-long access to the education system  simplicity in the recognition and evaluation of foreign qualifications  recognition of Croatian qualifications abroad  high-quality employability  construction of a system of prior learning evaluation and recognition, including non-formal and informal learning  enhancing cooperation between various participants in education  creating a unified system of quality management for existing and new qualifications  creating a clear outline of education accomplishments for employers, education participants and parents  promoting education in Croatia CROQF aims

Mile Dželalija & Slodoban Uzelac: Development of the Croatian Qualifications Framework, Nov 2007  respecting Croatian legacy and the existing system of education  accepting EU guidelines and other countries’ experiences in the construction of their QF  preparing the Croatian society for EU integration  transparency of existing and new qualifications  clear belonging to reference levels and award-types  vertical and horizontal progression of competences  equality in educational opportunities  partnership between state institutions, employers, trade unions and educators  openness to further development of the CROQF Principles for the CROQF development

Mile Dželalija & Slodoban Uzelac: Development of the Croatian Qualifications Framework, Nov 2007  links to the levels of the EQF  indicators of LO for each level (and sub-level)  volume of LO  award-types belonging to a certain level  regulated ways of earning specific award-types  possibilities for vertical and horizontal progression  named awards  and other relevant elements (will be defined) Reference level elements

Mile Dželalija & Slodoban Uzelac: Development of the Croatian Qualifications Framework, Nov 2007 Reference levels (and sub-levels) CROQF has in total 12 levels, organised as 8 levels and 4 additional sublevels 8 levels as in EQF, and additional 4 sublevels – reflecting the particularities of the national educational system the levels (sublevels) are: 1 – 1 in EQF 2 – 2 3 – 3 4.1; 4.2 – 4 5.1; 5.2– 5 (Short cycle) 6 – 6 (First Bologna cycle – BSc) 7.1; 7.2 – 7 (Second Bologna cycle – MSc) 8.1; 8.2 – 8 (Third Bologna cycle – PhD) (8.1 is “old Magistar znanosti” – Master of Philosophy – MPhil)

Mile Dželalija & Slodoban Uzelac: Development of the Croatian Qualifications Framework, Nov UNDERGRADUATE GRADUATE PG school GRADUATE UNDERGRADUATE (< 180 ECTS) BSc 8-YEAR PRIMARY SCHOOL PROFESSIONAL GYMNASIUMS 3-YEAR SECONDARY SCHOOLS UP TO 1 YEAR /6-MONTH EQF 8.2 CROQF /2-YEAR 4-YEAR SECONDARY SCHOOLS 5.2 UNIVERSITY MSc DOCTORAL study PhD MPhil 8.1 MSc Old “magistar znanosti, mr. sc.” Eng.: MPhil “Old dipl. ing,...” MSc, MA,... “Old ing (not all)” BSc, BEng, BA,... An example of LLL (MSc, MA,...)

Mile Dželalija & Slodoban Uzelac: Development of the Croatian Qualifications Framework, Nov UNDERGRADUATE GRADUATE PG school GRADUATE UNDERGRADUATE (< 180 ECTS) BSc 8-YEAR PRIMARY SCHOOL PROFESSIONAL GYMNASIUMS 3-YEAR SECONDARY SCHOOLS UP TO 1 YEAR /6-MONTH EQF 8.2 CROQF /2-YEAR 4-YEAR SECONDARY SCHOOLS 5.2 UNIVERSITY MSc DOCTORAL study PhD MPhil 8.1 MSc C O M P E T E N C E S KNOWLEDGESKILLS COMPETENCES THEORETICAL and FACTUAL COGNITIVE and PRACTICAL AUTONOMY and RESPONSIBILITY

Mile Dželalija & Slodoban Uzelac: Development of the Croatian Qualifications Framework, Nov EQFCROQF QUALIF. MSc in Math. QUALIF. MSc in Architect. QUALIF. MSc in AWARD-TYPE (MSc,...) NAMED AWARD (MSc in Mathematics, MSc in Architecture,...) COMPLEXITY AND RANGE OF COMPETENCES Level indicators/ descriptors  LO of the corresponding volume (ECTS) Quality Assurance EMPLOYMENT NEEDS SOCIETY NEEDS PERSONAL NEEDS

Mile Dželalija & Slodoban Uzelac: Development of the Croatian Qualifications Framework, Nov 2007 MSc Qualifications (for example: MSc in Physics) ? MSc,... BSc,... PhD,... Eng. lang.... Total: 120 ECTS Physics over BSc level: min. 60 ECTS (?)... Some of competences at forefront of knowledge... Specialised problem-solving skills in research... New strategic approaches in unpredictable situations COMPLEXITY AND RANGE OF COMPETENCES Mathematics Physics Chemistry Biology

Mile Dželalija & Slodoban Uzelac: Development of the Croatian Qualifications Framework, Nov 2007 Further activities New CROQF Expert WG (all relevant stakeholders) is forming Expert WG will define all common standards and descriptions for all levels (sub-levels), which will serve as a basic for development of detailed descriptions for all qualifications, based on measurable LO and competences Prior learning recognition, including non-formal and informal learning, will be in focus Quality assurance – extremely important New elements (class of qualifications,...) Sectoral Qualifications Framework...