Naslov
Achieving Equality in and Through Tertiary Education

Autori
Bečić, Emira

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Poglavlja u knjigama, znanstveni

Knjiga
OECD Thematic Review of Tertiary Education, Country Background Report for Croatia

Urednik/ci
Dujić, Ž. ; Lučin, P.

Izdavač
Ministarstvo znanosti, obrazovanja i sporta Republike Hrvatske

Grad
Zagreb

Godina
2007

Raspon stranica
70-82

ISBN
978-953-6569-34-2

Ključne riječi
higher education, Croatia

Sažetak
Central policies and programs to encourage the tertiary education system to advance equality goals was analysed. Analysis of the period covered the period1993 -2003 in the area of the achieving equality in and through tertiary education. The analysis is focused on: access to tertiary education (enrollment policy in Croatia and Enrollment policy and enrollment procedures for public TE institutions and private TE education institutions) enrollment trends according to the number of enrolled students by subject area and student mobility. It was difficult to estimate how many students leave during their programs, since there is no statistical data to measure that information and there is no expert and systematic analysis explaining the poor efficiency of education programs. Moreover, there are no permanent analyses or external evaluations of the work of teachers or TE institutions. In practice, the current system of control and laws governing the work of educational institutions and teachers does not include a system of objective external evaluation and quality control, or the opportunity for student users to evaluate the quality of the services they receive. Based on the changes in the number of enrolled students, teachers and newly opened TE institutions (public and private), it can be assumed that these changes affected the efficiency of studying as measured by the rate of graduation within the prescribed term and the total graduation rate. Over the last couple of years, the state has used various programs, projects and financial initiatives to stimulate and support the education and training of different social groups. The goal of these initiatives is to improve the educational opportunities of adults participating in the labor market. However, very little of these support reflects on tertiary education. In general, very little of lifelong education has been linked to the tertiary education with exception of formal postgraduate education. The number of students who will enter the first year of studies does not depend directly on the needs of the labor market, nor is there any policy of reconciling the demand in the labor market with planning the number of available spots in the TE system. There are no expert analyses or studies measuring the links between the labor market and new and departing students. In the changing labor market, however, employers are increasingly concerned with the diploma of a TE institution and the candidates’ specific professional profiles and market qualifications. This indicates that private TE institutions are more flexible, because they tend to offer educational programs tailored to the needs of the labor market. The choice of study programs and entry to academic programs is still the individual’s personal choice, which usually depends on the financial capabilities of the family of the first-year candidate. Limitations on student mobility to / from Croatia showed that are still insufficient exchange programs allowing student mobility, both on the national and institutional levels (i.e. grants). Therefore, student mobility often depends upon individual financial capacities of students and their families. In order to increase incoming mobility, it is necessary to eliminate barriers such as the limited number of study programs carried out in foreign languages, and the limited accommodations for foreign students. Meanwhile, the full implementation of ECTS must be carried out and student support services (International Relations Offices at universities) must be enhanced. The complex residence permit requirements (valid for foreign students staying in Croatia longer than three months) must also be addressed

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

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