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EUROPEAN GEOLOGISTis published by theEuropean Federation of GeologistsC/O Service Geologique de BelgiqueRue Jenner 13B-1000 Bruxelles, BelgiumTel:+32 2 6270412efgbrussels@gmail.comwww.eurogeologists.euTHE BOARD OF EFGPRESIDENTEurGeol. Ruth AllingtonRuthA@gwp.uk.comVICE-PRESIDENTNieves Sancheznsguitian@yahoo.esSECRETARY-GENERALElisabeth Däckerelisabeth.dacker@geo.su.seTREASURERLeonard Luzieuxleonard.luzieux@yahoo.comEU DELEGATEMarino Trimbolitrimboli@sgggeologia.191.itEDITORMaureen Mc CorryHarper-mccorry@net.telenor.dkEDITORIAL BOARDMaureen Mc CorryMarino TrimboliÉva HartaiGareth Ll JonesEdmund NicklessManuel RegueiroTranslations byAntoine BouvierManuel RegueiroLayout byMaureen Mc CorryForewordEuro-Agesby EurGeol. Ruth Allington, PresidentThis edition of European Geologistis a thematic issue on higher educationand lifelong learning to markthe conclusion of the Euro-Ages project 1 .The final conference took place on 22October 2010 and the final report will becompleted during December 2010 and theearly part of 2011.The principal objective of the Euro-Ages project has been to review qualitystandards and criteria for the assessmentof higher education study programmes ingeology across Europe and to propose aframework for Europe-wide standards.This is not a project about developingand attempting to impose prescriptiveEurope-wide curricula for geologicalstudy programmes, but about articulatinga set of high level learning outcomes (thequality standards) based on existing qualityframeworks, and defining appropriatelevels of attainment in terms of learningoutcomes achieved on completion of eachof the key Bologna cycles (including cycle4, the stage at which professional qualificationsmay be attained). The vision is for theestablishment of a Europe-wide accreditationscheme for geological programmes(based on assessment/certification againstdelivery of the Euro-Ages learning outcomes)that can sit alongside nationaland regional accreditation schemes thatdetermine content and course structures inaccordance with national laws and norms.The potential advantages of developinga shared understanding of an appropriateset of high level learning outcomes fromgeological programmes of study acrossEurope (and elsewhere in the World), andof agreeing the progression of skills andexperience appropriate at the end of eachBologna cycle include:- Supporting university teachers of geologyin designing and developing theirprogrammes having regard not only tothe Bologna requirements (inputs andcredits) but also to ensuring that graduategeologists possess the appropriateskill sets and experience to go on andbecome professional geologists- Providing a common framework withinwhich geologists can demonstrate progressionand development from firstcycle graduation to attainment of aprofessional qualification (such asEuropean Geologist (EurGeol.))- Facilitating mutual recognition of highereducation programmes and professionalqualifications through programme validationand certification on a Europewidebasis- Supporting the mobility of geology graduatesand professional geologists- Providing a ‘quality label’ for accreditedgeology programmes of first andsecond cycle.Intermediate results of the project areavailable on the Euro-Ages website:(http://www.euro-ages.eu), or via the EFGwebsite: (http://www.eurogeologists.eu).As the final results become available, theywill also be posted on this website. Feedbackon all these materials and an ongoingdiscussion within the wider geologicalcommunity will be welcomed both nowand when the project is finished. This willbe co-ordinated via the EFG and reportedperiodically in this magazine.1Project Partners: ASIIN ConsultGmBH; European Federation of Geologists;Official Spanish Association of ProfessionalGeologists (ICOG); HungarianGeological Society (MFT); Swedish NaturalScientists Association - GeologicalSection.Advisory Board: Dr. Hans-JürgenWeyer (German Professional Associationof Geoscientists - BDG); Dr. PaulRyan (Tuning Educational Structures inEurope); Dr. Luca Demichelli (EuroGeo-Surveys).4 European Geologist 30
Euro-AgesA leap towards transparency, comparability andmobility in geology in higher education across EuropeEuro-AgesCombining the common interests andindividual strengths of ASIIN (Germany),EFG (Belgium), ICOG (Spain),MFT (Hungary) and SACO (Sweden),Euro-Ages provides important referencepoints for the development andquality assurance of geology andgeosciences in tertiary education.Within the scope of the project lifetime(2009-2011) this was primarilyimplemented by compiling a set ofoutcome descriptors for Bachelor’sand Master’s degree programmes.This reference framework can be usedfor programme development by individualhigher education institutions,for the establishment of national sectoralqualification frameworks in geologyand geosciences as well as forthe improvement of accreditation andevaluation efforts across Europe.by André Rieck 1Combinant les intérêts communs et lamotivation de l’engagement individuelde l’ASIIN (Allemagne), EFG (Belgique),ICOG (Espagne), MFT (Hongrie) et SACO(Suède), le dossier Euro Ages fournit despoints de référence importants en matièrede développement et d’assurancequalité pour l’enseignement supérieurde la géologie et des géosciences.Dans l’optique du projet de toute unevie (2009-2011), un premier pas a étéréalisé en compilant une série de fichiersrendant compte des programmes conduisantaux diplômes de Licence et deMaîtrise. Ce système de référence peutêtre utilisé pour le développement deprogrammes par des institutions individuellesen enseignement supérieur, pourla création de cadres de qualificationssectorielles nationales en géologie etgéosciences et aussi pour plus de réussitedans les efforts en accréditation etévaluation consentis en Europe.Al combinar los intereses comunes ylas fortalezas de ASSIN (Alemania),FEG (Bélgica), ICOG (España), MFT(Hungria) y SACO (Suecia), el proyectoEuro-Ages aporta importantes puntosde referencia para el desarrollo y elaseguramiento de la calidad en laeducacion terciaria de la geologia ylas ciencias de la tierra . Dentro de losobjetivos del proyecto, que cubre unperiodo de 2009 a 2011, esto se llevófundamentalmente a cabo compilandoun conjunto de descriptores de losresultados de la formacion para losprogramas de Licenciado y Master.Este marco de referencia se puedeutilizar en el desarrollo de los programaspor instituciones de educacionsuperior concretas, para el establecimientode marcos sectoriales decualificaciones en geologia y cienciasde la Tierra asi como para la mejorade los esfuerzos de acreditación yevaluación en toda Europa.Euro-Ages aimed at developing aqualification framework for geology,based on learning outcomesrather than input factors on the Europeanlevel, thereby increasing transparencyof the Earth Sciences qualifications andultimately facilitating academic and professionalmobility across Europe while atthe same time stimulating students andgraduates in the field of geology as well asprofessional geologists to pursue LifelongLearning. The project allowed a structuredexchange of best practices, expertise andcountry characteristics of professionalpractices in geology in the different Europeancountries. The project moreoverprovided important reference points forquality assurance and related recognitionissues focused on learning outcomes. At thesame time, a pan-European set of outcome1 ASIIN Consult GmbHdescriptors for the EQF level 6 (“Bachelor/1st cycle”), and 7 (“Masters/2nd cycle”)serves as a reference framework for programmedevelopment by individual highereducation institutions, for the establishmentof national sectoral qualificationsframeworks in geology and for the developmentof a sectoral qualification frameworkfor geology encompassing all levelsof the EQF. The persistent lack of comparablesubject-specific tools for assessing andenhancing the quality of geology degreeprogrammes on a national or transnationallevel in the past has proven to be a potentialobstacle to the mobility of geologists, geologystudents and graduates. In response tothis need, and in line with previous effortsundertaken by EU-supported projects, thisjoint project has involved the major stakeholdersin the field of higher education ingeology in order to develop a Europe-wideapplicable qualifications framework andprocedural guidelines for the assessmentof geology degree programmes.The manifold obstacles to academicand professional mobility are key challengesfor the achievement of the Lisbongoal of making the EU the most competitiveknowledge-based economy inthe world. In many countries geology isa regulated profession, the exercise ofEuropean Geologist 305
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