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you may download the following pdf files:
Final Programme (pdf)
Concept paper
Guidelines for the parallel working sessions
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1st day
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08.30-9.30
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Registration
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09.30-10.00
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Welcoming
Irene Psifidou and Slava Pevec Grm, Cedefop
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10.00-11.00
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European developments in designing and delivering outcome-oriented curricula in VET: trends and challenges
Chair: Irene Psifidou, Cedefop
The key findings of Cedefop comparative study on Curriculum policies and Practices in 32 European countries will be presented by:
Julian Stanley and Andrew McCoshan, University of Warwick
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11.00-11.30
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Coffee break
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11.30-12.30
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Assessing Learning outcomes in VET in Europe: policies, practices and prospects
Chair: Slava Pevec Grm, Cedefop
The key findings of Cedefop comparative study on Assessment Policies and Practices in 32 European countries will be presented by:
Stamatis Paleocrassas and Gerald Thiel, European Profiles
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12.30-13.00
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Discussion
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13.00-14.30
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Lunch
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14.30-17.30
(incl. coffee break 16.30 - 17.00)
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Parallel sessions
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Session 1:
ENSURING LINKS BETWEEN CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT POLICIES: EVIDENCE FROM GERMANY AND THE NETHERLANDS
The two case studies will address:
- State of the art of curriculum and assessment reforms introducing learning outcomes in initial VET
- Alignment of standards, curricula and assessment
- Implications to learners’ assessment
- Linking curriculum with assessment policies: strengths, weaknesses and challenges
- Benefits for the learner
Following the presentations of the two country case studies, participants will be divided into two round tables, one devoted to the case of Germany and the other to the case of the Netherlands. They may choose to sit in one of these two tables according to their preference; however a balanced distribution should be ensured. Participants will examine how this particular case is similar or different from their own country’s approach and how curriculum and assessment policies should complement each other to benefit learners.
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The case of Germany
Ida Stamm-Riemer, VDI/VDE Innovation and Technik GmbH, Germany
The case of the Netherlands
Jan Adema, Cito, The Netherlands
Rapporteur: Jenne van der Velde, Institute for Curriculum Development, The Netherlands
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Session 2:
IMPROVING TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT: EVIDENCE FROM FINLAND AND GREECE
The two case studies will address:
- Innovations in teaching methods and tools
- Organisation of learning environments
- Innovation in assessment methods and tools
- Resources and conditions for applying innovative teaching and assessment approaches
- Benefits for the learner
Following the presentations of the two country case studies, participants will be divided into two round tables, one devoted to the case of Finland and the other to the case of Greece. They may choose to sit in one of these tables according to their preference; however a balanced distribution should be ensured. Participants will examine how this particular case is similar or different from their own country’s approach and what evidence exists for the benefits for learners. |
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The case of Finland
Kati Lounema, National Board of Education, Finland
The case of Greece
Evagelia Marinakou, IST College, Greece
Rapporteur: Juraj Vantuch, State Institute of Vocational Education and Training, Slovakia
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20:00-22:00
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Dinner in the city centre
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2nd day
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09.30-10.00
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Key messages from Parallel sessions
Rapporteurs
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10.00-12.30
(incl. coffee break 11.15 - 11.45)
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A WORLDWIDE PERSPECTIVE
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNER ASSESSMENT: SEAMLESS OR INCONSISTENT VET POLICIES?
Chair: Rob van Krieken, Scottish Qualifications Authority
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Broadening competencies whilst enabling consistent outcomes in Australia
Presenter: Sharon Robertson, National Advisory of Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment, Australia
Discussant: Anne-Marie Charraud, France
Discussion, dilemmas and pathways around assessment: a societal, political and educational matter in Latin America
Presenter: Renato Opertti, UNESCO-IBE
Discussant: Alejandro Tiana, Organisation of Iberoamerican States for Education, Science and Culture
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Changing and linking curriculum, standards and assessment in VET in Central and Eastern Europe: evidence from Georgia
Presenter: Eduarda Castel-Branco, European Training Foundation
Discussant: Prof. Ivan Svetlik, Ljubljana University, Slovenia
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Keynote speakers will present developments in different regions of the world providing evidence on:
- How can curriculum and assessment policies strengthen each other?
- How can curriculum and assessment policies work together more effectively to improve learning outcomes in vocational education and training?
Discussants will provide national insights into worldwide developments and lessons learned for policy and practice.
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12.30-13.00
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Closing speech
Irene Psifidou, Cedefop
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13.00
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End of the Workshop
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Programme
