Polish Qualification Framework and Validation

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1 Polish Qualification Framework and Validation Tomasz Saryusz-Wolski Technical University of Lodz & Institute of Educational Research

2 Presentation Plan 1. Qualifications and validation in Poland before implementation of NQF 2. What is desired to be reached by implementation of Polish Qualification Framework 3. Validation in the Qualification System based on Polish Qualification Framework

3 The main features of education system in Poland before NQF Education system is (was) based on the process is process oriented Learning is understood as involvement of learner in the education (teaching/learning) process The awards documents, certificates of the qualifications (in majority) confirm the completion of studying/learning process not the achieved learning outcomes Example in HE the name of the award is diploma of completion of studies in engineering (not the degree of engineer) There are exceptions e.g. Baccalaureate matura

4 In majority cases validation of learning (learning outcomes?) is the part of the education process Validation The external validation (external to teaching/learning process) has been implemented in some sectors, levels Baccalaureate (matura) VET qualifications (levels 3,4 and?) Higher education is based on the validation as the part of teaching/learning process. The learning outcomes model in HE is being implemented by legislation

5 Qualifications in Poland Qualifications awarded in Poland Non-formal education Formal education Informal learning

6 Learning Outcomes recognized by labour market and society Existing Learning Outcomes Non-Formal Education Formal Education Informal learning Including professional work experience

7 Presentation Plan 1. Qualifications and validation in Poland before implementation of NQF 2. What is desired to be reached by implementation of Polish Qualification Framework 3. Validation in the Qualification System based on Polish Qualification Framework

8 Desirable state Existing Learning Outcomes = (?) awarded Qualifications Non-Formal Education Formal Education Informal learning

9 How to achieve this goal? To develop System of Qualifications based on Polish Qualification Framework Qualifications defined by learning outcomes Clear and transparent categories of qualifications Standards of qualifications based on learning outcomes Implementation of the concept of the volume of learning outcomes- volume of qualification System of validation of learning outcomes Formal learning Nonformal and informal learning

10 Categories of Qualifications Full and partial qualification Full qualification has its minimal volume. A prerequisite of having full qualification awarded at a given level is the achievement of a full qualification at the presiding level Partial qualifications held by a learner may become a validated part of a full qualification. It has a smaller volume.

11 Presentation Plan 1. Qualifications and validation in Poland before implementation of NQF 2. What is desired to be reached by implementation of Polish Qualification Framework 3. Validation in the Qualification System based on Polish Qualification Framework

12 Validation of learning outcomes -formal education Process of teaching and learning Assessment of Learning Outcomes Award of Qualification Assessment of Learning Outcomes Learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the process Standard of qualification Learning Outcomes

13 Validation of learning outcomes - non-formal education Process of teaching and learning Assessment of Learning Outcomes Learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the process Process of teaching and learning Assessment of Learning Outcomes Learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the process Documentation of the learning outcomes Supplementary learning Assessment of Learning Outcomes Award of Qualification Standard of qualification Learning Outcomes

14 Validation of learning outcomes informal learning Informal learning Supporting activities Identification of LO Documentation of the learning outcomes Supplemental learning Assessment of Learning Outcomes Award of Qualification Standard of qualification Learning Outcomes

15 Informal learning Validation of learning outcomes Supporting activities Identification of LO Process of teaching and learning Assessment of Learning Outcomes Learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the process Documentation of the learning outcomes informal & nonformal learning Supplemental learning Assessment of Learning Outcomes Award of Qualification Award of certificate - not Qualification Standard of qualification Learning Outcomes

16 The key differences in the validation (formal, non-formal, informal) Formal learning programme is designed in the way assessed learning outcomes fulfil the requirements of the standard of qualification - no identification and documentation is necessary Non-formal learning The documentation of learning outcomes is necessary before assessment The analysis of learning outcomes in the view of the qualification standard has to be conducted Informal learning An introductory process of identification of learning outcomes is required.

17 Conclusion The development of system of validation of learning outcomes reached by non-formal and informal learning is (will be) the key element of the development and implementation of the Polish Qualification Framework

18 Thank you for your attention

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