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Impact of the European Harmonisation Process on the Educational Development of University Teachers in Spanish Universities
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Vizcarro, Carmen; Yaniz, Concepcion – International Journal for Academic Development, 2004
In this paper, the impact of the creation of the European Area of Higher Education (EAHE) on Spanish tertiary education is analysed from the standpoint of educational improvement and academic development. First, the recent history of the HE system in Spain is summarised in order to understand the context in which this reform is taking place. Then,…
Descriptors: Educational Development, Educational Improvement, Educational Change, Foreign Countries
The Bologna Declaration as a Tool to Enhance Learning and Instruction at the University of Helsinki
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Lindblom-Ylanne, Sari; Hamalainen, Kauko – International Journal for Academic Development, 2004
In Finland, as in other European countries, the Bologna Declaration is having a profound impact on the structure of degrees, and consequently on teaching and learning. Until now, most graduates in Finland completed a Master's without having to take a Bachelor's degree first. The Ministry of Education has set a high objective for the reform of…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Educational Change, Foreign Countries, Regional Planning
The Introduction of the Bachelor-Master's Structure at the K.U.Leuven: Challenges and Opportunities for Faculty Development
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Verhesschen, Piet; Verburgh, An – International Journal for Academic Development, 2004
This case study has two storylines. We describe the implementation of the Bachelor-Master's (BaMa) structure at the K.U.Leuven with an emphasis on opportunities for faculty development. We also focus on the meaning of this operation for the Educational Support Office. While the introduction of the BaMa structure at the K.U.Leuven resulted in an…
Descriptors: Faculty Development, Case Studies, Curriculum Implementation, Educational Opportunities