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EQF Referencing Report of the Macedonian Qualifications Framework and Self-Certification to the QF-EHEA Working Group for preparation of the National Report for Referencing the NQF to the EQF Aspasija Hadzishche, Ministry of Education and Science, Coordinator Natasha Janevska, Ministry of Education and Science Borcho Aleksov, Ministry of Education and Science Nada Stoimenova, Ministry of Education and Science Prof. Elizabeta Bahtovska, PhD, University “St. Clement of Ohrid”, Bitola Prof. Liljana Koleva Gudeva, PhD, University “St. Clement of Ohrid”, Bitola Prof. Zamir Dika, PhD, South East European University, Tetovo Laste Spasovski, PhD, VET Centre Maja Krstevska, Centre for Adult Education Tanja Shestovikj, Employment Service Agency Rajmonda Neziri, Bureau for Development of Education Lirie Redzepi, National Examination Centre Mirjana Naskovska, State Educational Inspectorate Dejan Zlatkovski, M.Sci, National Agency for European Educational Programmes and Mobility Prof. Aleksandar Risteski, PhD, Higher Education Accreditation and Evaluation Board Sonja Ristovska, PhD, Director, VET school “Boro Petrushevski”, Skopje Kiril Spiroski, Students Union of the “Ss. Cyril and Methodius” University, Skopje Svetlana Ristova, Organization of Employers of Macedonia Olivija Shterjova, Chamber of Crafts of the Republic of Macedonia Core Group for preparation of the Referencing Report: Aspasija Hadzishche, Ministry of Education and Science Natasha Janevska, Ministry of Education and Science Nada Stoimenova, Ministry of Education and Science Borcho Aleksov, Ministry of Education and Science International experts Eduarda Castel Branco, European Training Foundation, EQF Advisory Group member Prof. Mile Dzelalija, PhD, ETF expert, EQF Advisory Group member ICT expert Ivan Pop Tonev, Ministry of Education and Science Proofreading Vesna Ilievska Design of the cover page Aleksandar Todosiev CONTENTS3 4 CONTENTS 4 1 Introduction 6 2 National Qualifications System of the Republic of Macedonia 8 2.1. Description of the Education and Training System 8 2.2.1. Preschool education 9 2.2.2 Primary education 13 2.2.3. Secondary education 18 2.2.4 Post-secondary education 33 2.2.5. Higher education 35 2.3 Adult education 45 2.4 Recognition of foreign qualifications 50
3.1.Role of the Macedonian Qualifications Framework (MQF) 51 3.2.Preparatory phase 51 3.3.Development phase 51 3.4.Implementation phase 53 3.5.Next steps 55 4 National Qualifications Framework 56 4.1. Principles 56 4.2. Objectives and functions 56 4.3. Legislation 56 4.4. Governance 57 4.5. Structure of the MQF 58 4.6. Classification of qualifications 66 4.7. Use of EU tools 67 4.8. Quality assurance 67
Criterion 1 (EQF) 72 Criterion 2 (EQF) 75 Criterion 3 (EQF) 80 Criterion 4 (EQF) 81 Criterion 5 (EQF) 83 Criterion 6 (EQF) 88 Criterion 7 (EQF) 88 Criterion 8 (EQF) 89 Criterion 9 (EQF) 89 Criterion 10 (EQF) 89
Criterion 1 (QF-EHEA) 91 Criterion 2 (QF-EHEA) 91 Criterion 3 (QF-EHEA) 96 Criterion 4 (QF-EHEA) 96 Criterion 5 (QF-EHEA) 97 Criterion 6 (QF-EHEA) 97 Criterion 7 (QF-EHEA) 97 Procedure 1 (QF-EHEA) 97 Procedure 2 (QF-EHEA) 97 Procedure 3 (QF-EHEA) 97 Procedure 4 (QF-EHEA) 98 Procedure 5 (QF-EHEA) 98 Procedure 6 (QF-EHEA) 98 7 System for validation of non-formal and informal learning (VNFI) 99 8 Challenges and next steps 102 9 Glossary 104 10 Acronyms 106 11 Bibliography 108 12 Annexes 112 1 IntroductionThe quality of the human capital is crucial for socio-economic growth, competitiveness and employment in the Republic of Macedonia. The development and implementation of the National Qualifications Framework is part of a broader context of change, related to implementing the Recommendation of the European Parliament and Council from 28 April 2008 on the establishment of the European Qualifications Framework for lifelong learning (EQF). The Macedonian Qualifications Framework (MQF) was adopted in 2013. The MQF has the ambition to combine the roles of communication and support to reforms. It was established with the aim to improve education and training systems through the implementation of the learning outcomes approach; to make easier the access to learning in every context and its results explicit for every citizen; to raise the overall level of qualifications of the population; and to strengthen the links between qualifications and employment prospects. The level of stakeholders’ awareness on the principles and goals of the MQF has grown markedly in 2015, as concrete actions for the implementation of the MQF have gained pace and visibility, namely:
The transparency and international comparability of qualifications are key in the referencing process. Successful EQF referencing will facilitate the adaptation of qualifications to the expectations of the employers and will contribute to the freedom of movement within the European labour market. With the adoption of the Law for the National Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning in 2013 and the designation of an official representative as full member of the Advisory Group of the European Qualifications Framework (AG EQF), Republic of Macedonia had committed to reference its MQF to the EQF. With the establishment of the multi-stakeholder Referencing Group under the leadership of the Ministry of Education and Science, Republic of Macedonia started the referencing process in May 2014. One comprehensive EQF Referencing Report of the MQF and Self-Certification to the QF-EHEA has been elaborated, emphasising the strong commitment of all stakeholders to the effective implementation of the lifelong learning principle. The Report includes information about the baseline status of the Macedonian Qualifications System, the Macedonian Qualifications Framework, the referencing and self-certification process with explanation of the preparatory, development and implementation phases, with emphasis on the next steps and activities to be implemented. Chapter 5 presents the discussion on the compliance with the ten referencing criteria set out by the EQF Advisory Group. The Report is divided into chapters. Chapter 2 presents the entire national education system. It includes description of the education system from pre-school to higher education, description of the system for adult education and the recognition of foreign qualifications. Chepter 2 provides the following: a general description, legal framework, governance, teacher qualifications, learning outcomes, quality assurance and a summative presentation of each sub-system. Chapter 3 explains the MQF development and referencing/self-certification process by addressing the role of the Macedonian Qualifications Framework (MQF), the preparatory phase, the development phase, the implementation phase, as well as the visibility of the process and the activities for further development. Chapter 4 presents the Macedonian Qualifications Framework through its principles, objectives and functions. The MQF governance, structure, classification of qualifications and quality assurance are prescribed by the Law on the National Qualifications Framework. Chapters 5 and 6 present the response of MQF to the EQF referencing criteria and to the QF-EHEA self-certification criteria and procedures. Chapter 7 explains the system for validation and non-formal and in-formal learning and presents the road map for future development. Chapter 8 presents the targeted next steps and challenges for further development of MQF. The Referencing Report includes the opinions of the international experts involved. The Referencing Report is result of a transparent process of analysis, meetings, consultations, public debates and conferences (national and international) with representatives of various professional groups, trade unions, employer organisations, representatives of the education system, students, training companies, governmental institutions and European experts. The European Training Foundation (ETF) has continuously supported the whole referencing process in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Science and the multi-stakeholder Working Group on Referencing by providing expertise, advice, knowledge sharing and capacity building realised by teams of international experts, including members of the EQF AG. The visibility of the referencing process was increased by presenting the work at numerous national, regional and international events. A key output of the ETF collaboration with numerous national stakeholders is the Inventory and Analysis of Existing Qualifications, carried out to strengthen the evidence basis of the referencing process and transparent levelling and insertion of the existing qualifications in the MQF. The current version of the Register of existing qualifications can be accessed on the official MQF website http://mrk.mk/?page_id=408&lang=mk With support of the British Council documents for implementing MQF were developed and capacity building of employers for their increased role in MQF has continued. The Macedonian Qualifications Framework is the key tool for changing the approaches to learning and investing in human capital in the Republic of Macedonia. The Macedonian Qualifications Framework and the Referencing Report are part of the process of development of a transparent qualifications system. They contribute towards transforming the education and training system and reforming labour market mechanisms and policies, and will ensure that certificates and diplomas issued in the Republic of Macedonia will be internationally comparable and will facilitate mobility within the Macedonian and European labour markets. Yüklə 10,31 Mb. Dostları ilə paylaş:
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