The presentation gives an overview of the stakeholder engagement on professional/higher vocational education at the three levels of practice, system and standards. It pays particular attention to capacity building of engagement capacities in the Slovenian context. Delivered at the 5. letna konferenca 'Kakovost v višjih strokovnih šolah‘ 25/11/2015 - Ljubljana, Slovenia.

1. PHE Quality
The Role of Stakeholders
a Slovenian Perspective
Anthony F. Camilleri – Knowledge Innovation Centre
5. letna konferenca 'Kakovost v višjih strokovnih šolah‘
25/11/2015 - Ljubljana, Slovenia.

2. Anthony F. Camilleri, Ljubljana, 25/11/2015
A Process for
Engagement
Strengthening Capacity to Engage
is especially important for
stakeholders in PHE

3. Anthony F. Camilleri, Ljubljana, 25/11/2015
Stakeholders in a Quality Assurance Context
Standards Level
Systemic Level
Practice Level

4. Anthony F. Camilleri, Ljubljana, 25/11/2015
There is no such thing as objective quality

5. Anthony F. Camilleri, Ljubljana, 25/11/2015
Practice Level
PHE
Quality
∝is directly
proportional to
World of Work
Integration
Intensity

6. Anthony F. Camilleri, Ljubljana, 25/11/2015
Practice Level
Policy &
Strategy
How is PHE
embedded and
represented in the
overall strategic
framework and
policies of higher
education
institutions?
Teaching &
Learning
How is teaching and
learning influenced
through specific
characteristics of
PHE?
Research
How is research
integrated as part of
a sustainable PHE,
recognising that it
might differ from level
to level and has not
been implemented in
all institutions yet

7. Anthony F. Camilleri, Ljubljana, 25/11/2015
Practice Level
Policy &
Strategy
Policy and Strategy
Integration
Objectives and Outcomes
of PHE
Teaching &
Learning
Methods of Curriculum
Development
Learning Methodology
Content for Teaching and
Learning
Learning Environment
Programme Team
Research
Research Agenda
Research Process
Research Outputs and
Outcomes

8. Anthony F. Camilleri, Ljubljana, 25/11/2015
More Information
.org
further research on IQA in PHE – buildphe.eu

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How to engage with stakeholders?
beehives.de

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‚Systemic Level‘
Constructive Engagement requires you to:
Make a value proposition
Why am I here? What will it Change?
How will I benefit?

11. Anthony F. Camilleri, Ljubljana, 25/11/2015
Introducing PROCSEE
• Strengthening
Professional HE &
VET by capacity
building of PHE
Organizations
• procsee.eu

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PROCSEE – Areas of Activity
• Alignment of VET with
regional/local development
strategies
• Promotion of VET, especially to
respond to identified skill
shortages
• Organizing and monitoring
student placements in the world
of work
• Personal learning enviroments
and further education

13. Anthony F. Camilleri, Ljubljana, 25/11/2015
System Level - NAKVIS
Integration with the Environment
• connection with the development of the immediate and broader environment and
cooperation with these environments – and in particular with its graduates;
Activity of the Higher Vocational College
• clearly evident…professional objectives
• professional and development work in programmes and projects;
• through regular professional and development cooperation with other…professional
organisations (e.g. chambers, professional associations, ministries, enterprises);
• through agreements with various partners (enterprises, organisations and private
undertakings) on the practical training of its students

14. Anthony F. Camilleri, Ljubljana, 25/11/2015
System Level - NAKVIS
Students
• allowing the permanent participation of students in the comparison of planned and
achieved learning outcomes and competences and by taking their opinion into
account in the updating or implementation of study programmes;
• enabling student action in accordance with legislation;
• through the suitable organisation of students and their participation in decision-
making in all statutory bodies of the college;

15. Anthony F. Camilleri, Ljubljana, 25/11/2015
Challenges
• Closer Integration with the World of Work
at Practice Level
• Establishing multi-stakeholder coalitions
to improve PHE Quality
• Working with government to establish an
incentive scheme for PHE – World of Work
Integration

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Levels of Engagement
World Bank, 1999, Stakeholder
Analysis and Consultation

17. Anthony F. Camilleri, Ljubljana, 25/11/2015
Success Factors for
Successful Engagement
1.Plan Ahead
2.Consult using Basic Principles of Good
Practice
3.Incorporate Feedback
4.Document the Process and Results
5.Report Back
International Finance Corporation

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