Thematic Networks and the Tuning Project 1 st February 2005 Julia González – Robert Wagenaar

Outline Tuning update Tuning and Thematic Networks: cooperation Types of Thematic Networks: specification of outcomes according to the different types Relevance of the cooperation Proposals in order to reach the outcomes

Tuning update lTuning I (2000 – 2002) lTuning II (2002 – 2004) lTuning III (2005 – 2006) - Disciplines - Countries - Outcomes

Tuning I Disciplines -Business -Education -Geology -History -Mathematics -Chemistry -Physics

Tuning I Countries 15 EU countries + Norway and Iceland

Tuning I Outcomes Proof of the possibility Development of a useful tool for the Universities to move towards EHEA Creation of platforms of debate and agreement Development of roads for shared understanding Creation of a methodology for consensus building in relation to Bologna degrees

Outcomes A methodology for consensus building in relation to Bologna degrees which was: Based on learning outcomes and competences - generic and specific competences - competences agreed - competences used as reference points - competences emerging from consultation with academic, professional and social actors Student-centered, expressed in ECTS credits and workload With new approaches on learning and teaching With a perspective on quality programme enhancement

Tuning II Disciplines Tuning I + Nursing and European Studies

Tuning II Countries

Tuning II Outcomes Further refinement and development of the learning outcomes and competences in relation with QF Further development of ECTS in relation to learning outcomes Design of best practices in approaches to learning, teaching and evaluation of competences Further development on relevant issues in relation to programme quality enhancement Development of a template

Outcomes Development of a template including: A discipline context Map of professions Degree profile Learning outcomes and competences (generic and subject specific) Approaches to teaching, learning and evaluation of these competences Quality in programme design and maintenance

Tuning III Disciplines: Tuning II + THEMATIC NETWORKS

Tuning III Countries

Tuning III Expected Outcomes Dissemination Implementation Further validation New countries New areas

Tuning and Thematic Networks: cooperation What is new between the Thematic Networks and Tuning? From the beginning... Two Thematic Networks as core areas Thematic Networks in the Tuning Committees Information through Tuning counsellors Futher important step...

Types of Thematic Networks: specification of outcomes according to the different types 1) Discipline-based Thematic Network Outcome desired: to be the Tuning reference for the given area. 2) Multidisciplinary areas developing joint degrees Outcome desired: to develop Tuning methodology in one or more of its joint degree programme 3) Thematic Networks with other purposes Outcome desired: knowledge, understanding and awareness of the Tuning project

Relevance of the cooperation To be the Tuning reference for the given area - Programme identity - Mobility - Recognition In the context of QF: - Definition of profile - Identity of degrees in relation to subject areas - Specificity of reference learning outcomes and competences - Weights of workload and credits - Levels and approaches to learning Validating and updating platforms

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Proposals in order to reach the outcomes Group 3: Thematic Networks with other purposes : Continue with Tuning counsellors when needed Group 2: Multidisciplinary areas developing joint degrees Create specific group for Tuning and joint degrees Group 1: Discipline-based Thematic Network Form two sets of Thematic Networks developing jointly as in core Tuning areas

List of Thematic Networks – Group 1 USAE – Agricultural engineering INTER-ARTE – Higher Arts AEHISIS – Sport Science EUCEET II – Civil Engineering ECTN3 – Chemistry (*) Languages HERODOT – Geography HENRE – Radiography Nursing DentED III – Dentistry EEGECS – Geodetic Engineering TREE – Engineering MEDINE – Medical Education ENOTHE – Occupational Theraphy CLIOHNET – History (*) POLIS – Political Science THEIRE – DISS – electrical and Information Engineering Architecture

List of Thematic Networks – Group 2 ISEKi – Food – Food Studies CiCe2 – Children´s Identity ETN DEC – Doctoral Education in Computing HUMANITARIANNET 3 – Humanitarian Studies BIOTECHUNTE – Biotechnology PHOENIXT TN – Health and Social Welfare Policy

List of Thematic Networks – Group 3 POLIFONIA – Music ESTIA-NET – Electrical Engineering and applied sciences to successful women careers ERIC – Intercultural communication CCN – Consumer citizenship THENAPA II – Ageing and disability EULLearN – Lifelong Learning LE NOTRE – Landscape education ACUME – Cultural Memory in European Countries SO.RE.COM.THE.NET – Social Representation and Communication ATELIER – Mediterranei EUI-Net – European University Industry ATHENA II GENIE – Globalization and Europeanisation NETTLE – European Tertiary Level Educators

More information: Tuning coordinating team Contact persons: Websites TuningProject