ERIC Number: EJ1209373
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014-May
Pages: 18
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ISSN: ISSN-2340-8170
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Modernising Educational Programmes in ICT Based on the Tuning Methodology
Bedny, Alexander; Erushkina, Liliya; Kuzenkov, Oleg
Tuning Journal for Higher Education, v1 n2 p387-404 May 2014
An analysis is presented of the experience of modernising undergraduate educational programs using the TUNING methodology, based on the example of the area of studies "Fundamental computer science and information technology" (FCSIT) implemented at Lobachevsky State University of Nizhni Novgorod (Russia). The algorithm for reforming curricula for the subject area of information technology in accordance with the TUNING methodology is explained. A comparison is drawn between the existing Russian and European standards in the area of ICT education, including the European e-Competence Framework, with the focus on relevant competences. Some guidelines for the preparation of educational programmes are also provided.
Descriptors: Undergraduate Study, Alignment (Education), Curriculum Development, Academic Standards, Information Technology, Foreign Countries, International Cooperation, Competence, Program Development, Learning Modules, Student Centered Learning, Competency Based Education
University of Deusto. e-mail: tuningjournal@deusto.es; Web site: http://www.tuningjournal.org/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Russia; Europe
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