Learning outcomes in Poland: a UK perspective

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  • Marcin Duszyński Marcin Duszyński jest konsultantem akademickim w Wielkiej Brytanii. Zajmuje się rekrutacją i współpracą międzynarodową oraz budową dydaktycznych programów partnerskich

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Poland, higher education, reform, learning outcomes, national qualification framework

Abstract

The reform process initiated in 2010 by the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education is intended to introduce sweeping changes in Polish HE. A key proposal is the introduction of a National Qualification Framework, part of which are learning outcomes (LEs). The reality is that, in most institutions the NQF are seen as a burden, to be implemented in a minimalistic manner: learning outcomes are a series of words to be added to subject syllabi in a mechanistic exercise. The United Kingdom has a much more advanced system where LEs are implemented and contribute to an effective quality assurance environment. Polish HE institutions can benefit from introducing UK-style solutions that would take them far beyond anything proposed (or maybe even envisaged) by the Ministry. Changes would encompass: subject syllabi, content, assessment, degree organisation as well as the interaction between academic staff and the institution and the student.

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