ACEEU hosted the 3rd learning/teaching/training activity in Münster. The meeting was attended by 8 participants (2 from Qualifications Agency, 1 from University of Belgrade, 1 from University of Lleida, 3 from ACEEU and 1 from University of Applied Sciences Joanneum).
The meeting kicked off with the opening speech from ACEEU Chair Thorsten Kliewe and Microguide coordinator Sinisa Djurasevic. Following the opening words, the partners looked into the status quo of the project ( reporting dates have been set for timesheet delivery and other reporting documents).
Following the presentation of German state of certification and credit evaluation practice, the partners had a chance to listen to a German guest speaker Maximilian Köster from University of Applied Sciences Bielefeld. Maximilian got a chance to explain how microcredentials are administered at his university. Interestingly, microcredentials are managed within Internationalisation Office as they are closely connected to student exchange and mobility (the so called internationalisation at home). Microcredentials are a way to simplify and foster more inclusive system for students at risk and students who are for one reason or another unable to carry out the physical international mobility. All partners had a chance to ask questions and discuss with Maximilian about opportunities and challenges in microcredentials.
Day 2 kicked off with the presentation of Serbian accreditation process (delivered by University of Belgrade and Qualification Agency). Following the presentation the discussion followed on the best approach for the microcredentials in Serbia.
In line with Microcredential goal, Thorsten Kliewe held a presentation on ways we can create synergies and bring knowledge from Microguide to sustain the results of a project INDEED (a teaching course on entrepreneurship skills for teachers). Following the presentation, the partners engaged in a lively discussion on how to create parallels between microguide and INDEED project.
Day 3 kicked off with summarising the conclusions of the SWOT analysis. It then proceeded with an interactive exercise where partners were asked to create their ideal microcredential on institutional, national and international levels. All insights were captured on canvases that ACEEU prepared. The conclusion of the insights wrapped up the LTTA in Münster.
