Acquisition of Learning Outcomes Applying Active Learning Approach and Quality Assurance process at ELEMEND project

2021 10th Mediterranean Conference on Embedded Computing (MECO 2021): Proceedings 2021
Anatolijs Zabašta, Nadežda Kuņicina, Jasmin Kevric, Aphrodite Ktena, Anastasija Žiravecka, Dejan Jokić

The fast pace of scientific and technological developments and the pressing need for a flexible skilled workforce and innovative products in the more competitive than ever world markets require robust but flexible mechanisms for the development, implementation, monitoring and assessment of undergraduate and graduate curricula and courses. In our research, we focus on the quality assurance process designed to achieve the desired Learning Outcomes (LOs) for new courses and education programs. We propose tools and techniques used to determine the extent to which the stated learning outcomes are achieved. More specifically, we present the Quality Assurance approach developed in the ERASMUS+ CBHE project Electrical Energy Markets and Engineering Education (ELEMEND). The approach for developing the LOs is based on the European Qualification Framework (EQF) which defines professional levels in terms of learning outcomes, i.e. knowledge, skills and autonomy-responsibility, and the ENQA European Standards and Guidelines for determining the quality assurance procedures and metrics. As a case study, the methodology is applied to the LOs of ELEMEND courses and the results are discussed. Additionally, this paper reflects the unique experience of collaboration between EU universities, HEIs of West Balkans, enterprises, and professional associations in order to create up to date curricula in smart grid related topics with sustainable links to the related industry and businesses.

Keywords
Active learning; Learning Outcomes; Quality Assurance process
DOI
10.1109/MECO52532.2021.9460208
Hyperlink
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9460208

Zabašta, A., Kuņicina, N., Kevric, J., Ktena, A., Žiravecka, A., Jokić, D. Acquisition of Learning Outcomes Applying Active Learning Approach and Quality Assurance process at ELEMEND project. In: 2021 10th Mediterranean Conference on Embedded Computing (MECO 2021): Proceedings, Montenegro, Budva, 7-10 June, 2021. Piscataway: IEEE, 2021, pp.461-465. ISBN 978-073813361-4. e-ISBN 978-1-6654-3912-1. ISSN 2377-5475. e-ISSN 2637-9511. Available from: doi:10.1109/MECO52532.2021.9460208

Publication language
English (en)