Thematic Networks and the Tuning Project

1st 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

Tuning I (2000 – 2002) Tuning II (2002 – 2004) Tuning 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

OutcomesA methodology for consensus building in relation to Bologna degreeswhich 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

Web Page

Relevance

Mathematics History Physics

Third cycleKnowledge and UnderstandingInformed judgementsTheory in to practiceCommunication abilityCapacity for further learning

Second CycleKnowledge and UnderstandingInformed judgementsTheory in to practiceCommunication abilityCapacity for further learning

First CycleKnowledge and UnderstandingInformed judgementsTheory in to practiceCommunication abilityCapacity for further learning

Qualification Framework

Subject AreaCycle Level

Academic Communities

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

More information:

Tuning coordinating team

Contact persons:pbeneito@relint.deusto.esi.van.der.meer@let.rug.nl

Websiteshttp://europa.eu.int/comm/education/socrates/TuningProject http://www.relint.deusto.es/TuningProject/index.htmhttp://www.let.rug.nl/TuningProject/index.htm