1. From theory to practice –
how is the EQF being used
and what are the
benefits/added value?
Bryan Maguire
Head of Qualifications Services, QQI
Birmingham
26 February 2014
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2. Evaluation summary
“Considering the stage of implementation of the EQF Recommendation,
evidence of its outcomes and impact on national education and training
systems in participating countries, on the use of learning outcomes and
validation of non-formal and informal learning has been scarce so far.
This means that the implementation needs to progress further before this
impact becomes visible.”
Evaluation of the Implementation of the EQF Recommendation, Oct 2013
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11. Added value – early adopters
• UK, Ireland, France, Malta
• Political momentum, among
shareholders
• Technical sharing, peer learning
• Mobility – network good
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14. Added value – new NQFs
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Impulse to develop NFQ
Deadlines for action
Policy learning
Structured feedback
Developmental support
Wider network benefits
Infrastructure
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17. New horizons – early glimpses
• Recognition practice – Lisbon
Recognition Convention subsidiary
text, June 2013
• International qualifications
• Global exchange
• Breaking out of the bubble of the
education and training world
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18. Reference
• Evaluation of the Implementation of
the EQF Recommendation, Oct 2013
http://ec.europa.eu/eqf/documentation
• bmaguire @ qqi.ie
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