1 Τ.Ε.Ι. Τ.Ε.Ι. of Athens of Athens in the framework of in the framework of the Bologna Process the Bologna Process TTECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATIONAL TTECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ATHENS INSTITUTE OF ATHENS PProf Katerina Georgouli Institutional TEmpus coordinator in the TEI of Athens
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Τ.Ε.Ι. Τ.Ε.Ι. of Athensof Athensin the framework of the in the framework of the
Bologna ProcessBologna Process
TTECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATIONAL TTECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ATHENSINSTITUTE OF ATHENS
PProf Katerina GeorgouliInstitutional TEmpus coordinator in the TEI of
Athens
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The Greek HE system The Greek HE system & &
the European dimension of the European dimension of studies at TEIsstudies at TEIs
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Higher Education in GreeceHigher Education in GreeceH.E. in Greece includes two types:
Fully self-governed public Institutions– Duration of studies 4 to 5 years
– Multi- discipline schools supervised by the Ministry of Education
Vocational or specific schools– Duration of studies up to 3 years
– Single-discipline schools supervised by subject Ministries other than the Ministry of Education
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Higher Education in Greece –Public Higher Education in Greece –Public InstitutionsInstitutions
22 Universities with 200.000 students and
16 TEIs with 190.000 students
duration of basic studies 4 or more years
direct access of their graduates in postgraduate studies (Master or Doctorate)
Postgraduate studies organised by Universities or co-organised between Universities and TEIs
Undergraduate degrees called Ptychio
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The Technological Educational InstitutionsThe Technological Educational Institutions(TEIs)(TEIs)
Multi-discipline Institutions created in 1983In 2001 upgraded to operate as Institutions
of the Technological Sector in parallel with the University Sector of higher education (both equally protected by the Constitution)
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The Technological Educational InstitutionsThe Technological Educational Institutions(TEIs) (cont)(TEIs) (cont)
All academic authorities (President, Heads of Departments, etc) are elected for 3 years
Professors elected by academic staffThe Department is the basic degree -
offering Academic Unit
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Principles for Curriculum Development Principles for Curriculum Development in the TEIsin the TEIs
In 1998 the Institute of Technological Education (ITE) in collaboration with the TEIs established the following principles:– Educational structures should be common and
transparent in all the TEI system based on learning outcomes
– Programs of studies should be developed from the scratch based on Student Work Load (SWL)
– Curriculum development should include as starting point the ECTS system based on the SWL
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Criteria and Standards for Criteria and Standards for Curriculum Development and Curriculum Development and
AccreditationAccreditation General criteria and standards:
Student Work Load( SWL): 1500 hours per academic year (1500 x 4 = 6.000 hours for study program)
ECTS credits: 60 credits per year (25 hours SWL per ECTS credit) (240 credits for study program)
Student workload per semester:Student workload per semester:750 hours = 30 ECTS credits750 hours = 30 ECTS credits
– SWL: for 1 teaching (contact) hour: 2 hours for study and exams
– 32-40 course units for the 4-year program of studies (obligatory + elective course units)
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TThe TEI of Athens he TEI of Athens
• Founded in1983
• 32.000 students
• 1300 faculty members (plus personnel with hourly compensation)
• 400 administrative staff members and technical personnel
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Faculties and DepartmentsFaculties and Departments
Faculty of Administration and EconomicsFaculty of Technological ApplicationsFaculty of Food Technology and NutritionFaculty of Health and Caring ProfessionsFaculty of Graphical Arts and Design
– A total of 37 Departments
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Master CoursesMaster Courses
8 master courses with Greek universities5 new master courses under approval3 master courses with foreign universities
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Elements from the European Elements from the European Policy Policy SStatementtatement
of tof the TEI of Athens he TEI of Athens
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Difficulties to establish Difficulties to establish permanent exchange structurespermanent exchange structures
Language barriersLack of timeFinancial problemsOrganisational problemsLack of incentives