Good practice – Validation

Denmark
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  • Validation in higher education to acquire ECTS points.
  • The option of returning to an earlier stage of the process.
  • Portfolio plus case study.
England
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  • Validation enabling the qualification to be attained in stages
  • Portfolio method – analysis of evidence and statements
  • Freedom to choose methods and tools
Finland
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  • Validation as a permanent element of the VET system.
  • Individual approach to the candidate.
  • Close cooperation with the labor market.
Netherlands
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  • Validation by a company for its employees, certificate from an external institution.
  • Diversity of validation methods.
  • Option of attaining part of the qualification.
South Africa
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  • An atypical way of organising validation
  • Adapting the validation process to the needs of the candidates
  • The validation as a tool for equal opportunities and promoting equality
Germany
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  • Validation in higher education.
  • Portfolio method.
  • An interdepartmental team supports and advises students and coordinates validation.

Good practice – Quality assurance

United Kingdom
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  • Dynamic quality assurance system, adapting to the growing need for qualified medical physicians.
  • Improvements of methods and tools.
New Zealand
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  • Trust and cooperation between the evaluated institution and the institution performing the evaluation.
  • Flexible approach to evaluation.
  • Combining the qualitative and quantitative approaches.
Norway
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  • Participatory character of evaluations.
  • Diversity of evaluation methods and tools.
  • Building a culture of quality by promoting good practices.

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