Tuning in Russia Tuning of Russia Dr. Olga Oleynikova National Tempus office in Russia Director.

Tuning in RussiaTuning of Russia

Dr. Olga Oleynikova

National Tempus office in Russia

Director

Tuning in Russia

• Great interest to the Tuning recommendations :– Bologna Process -

comparability and compatibility of degrees

– Overall goal of enhancing competitiveness and prestige of Russian higher education

Tuning of Russia

Internal Pre-requisites:– modernisation of

higher education– introduction of new

higher education standards (outcome based)

– gradual transition to learning outcomes

Tuning of Russia

• Tempus projects – attempt to create curricula using Tuning approaches. – Little impact system-wise

due to:• size of the system and the

country • overall conservatism of

teachers and professors• lack of approapriate

regulatory tools

Tuning of Russia. Achievements to date

• General:– Strong focus on the

national policy level on joint curricula and double/multiple degrees

– Growing links and cooperation among universities (Tempus, Erasmus Mundus and Framework Programmes)

Tuning of Russia. Achievements to date

Concrete:– Support of the Tuning Russia

Tempus project – consolidation of university

expertise – catalyst for disseminating and

introducing Tuning methodology across the system by:

• training experts

• developing tools and recommendations

• involvement of: academics, employers, students and graduates

Tuning of Russia. Achievements to date

• Establishment of the Bologna Club at Don Technical University (South of Russia) – to disseminate Bologna tools and enhance the integration processes, including comparability of degrees and diplomas

Tuning of Russia. Achievements to date

• Initiation of the Tuning Association in Russia as an NGO – to complement the

Tempus project – to ensure its

sustainability– to extend the scope – to open its benefits to

other universities

Tuning of Russia. Summary of Achievements

• Synergy of the factors of influence and relevant players (Ministry, universities, academic networks, NGOs).

• Key assumption:– Active involvement of

NGOs will ensure sustainability and success of rooting Tuning deeply into the Russian system of higher education

Tuning of Russia. Hope to the future

• Involvement in the international Tuning community – to benefit from mutual

learning and sharing to improve:

Globally:• Relevance of Russian higher

education for the labour market and citizens

• International competitiveness of Russian higher education

Tuning of Russia. Hope to the future

To enhance specifically:– Quality assurance – Student – centered

teaching and learning – Student involvement– Academic mobility

Ultimately to arrive at:– Joint programmes– Recognition of degrees due

to common learning outcomes and learning assessment procedures

Thank you for your attention!

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