Study on the Diploma Supplement as seen by its users - naric
Study on the Diploma Supplement as seen by its users - naric
Study on the Diploma Supplement as seen by its users - naric
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<strong>as</strong> to what informati<strong>on</strong> should be included in subchapter 4.2 (programme requirements) and<br />
what informati<strong>on</strong> should be provided in subchapter 4.3 (programme details).<br />
Good practices identified:<br />
- Descripti<strong>on</strong> of <strong>the</strong> programme requirements and learning outcomes.<br />
- Informati<strong>on</strong> <strong>on</strong> <strong>the</strong> work load/scope (ECTS) of each module/programme unit.<br />
- If <strong>the</strong> degree includes a <strong>the</strong>sis, it should be menti<strong>on</strong>ed toge<strong>the</strong>r with <strong>the</strong>ir work<br />
load/scope (ECTS), <strong>as</strong> well <strong>as</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r larger mandatory elements, such <strong>as</strong> practical<br />
training.<br />
4.3. Programme details and <strong>the</strong> individual grades/ marks/ cred<strong>its</strong> obtained<br />
Analysis and findings<br />
Programme details should c<strong>on</strong>tain informati<strong>on</strong> about <strong>the</strong> individual modules of <strong>the</strong> study<br />
programme with a descripti<strong>on</strong> of <strong>the</strong> subject, workload, and grades (transcript of records).<br />
When relevant, it should also be stated <strong>as</strong> to whe<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong> courses are compulsory or<br />
opti<strong>on</strong>al. If too lengthy, <strong>the</strong> full transcript of records should be included into <strong>the</strong> appendix.<br />
Academic projects, <strong>as</strong>signments, internships and such should be menti<strong>on</strong>ed and described<br />
here <strong>as</strong> well. Moreover, when available or plausible, informati<strong>on</strong> about methods of teaching<br />
and examinati<strong>on</strong>s, for example <strong>the</strong> importance of oral and written work and of teamwork, can<br />
be provided. In some <strong>Diploma</strong> <strong>Supplement</strong>s chapter 4.3 w<strong>as</strong> too l<strong>on</strong>g and detailed, and<br />
sometimes <strong>the</strong> reader w<strong>as</strong> just referred to <strong>the</strong> transcript of records, even when for <strong>the</strong><br />
readability of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Diploma</strong> <strong>Supplement</strong>, it would have been helpful to have more informati<strong>on</strong><br />
here. It is a delicate balance of how much informati<strong>on</strong> should be included here and how<br />
much should solely be provided in <strong>the</strong> transcript. In additi<strong>on</strong>, <strong>the</strong> layout of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Diploma</strong><br />
<strong>Supplement</strong> can make a difference. Different layouts provide for different soluti<strong>on</strong>s <strong>as</strong> to how<br />
much informati<strong>on</strong>, where and how this should be presented.<br />
Good practices identified:<br />
- This chapter is clear and c<strong>on</strong>cise. When relevant or necessary <strong>the</strong> reader should be<br />
referred to <strong>the</strong> transcript of records for fur<strong>the</strong>r informati<strong>on</strong>.<br />
- A transcript of records with full details should accompany <strong>the</strong> <strong>Diploma</strong> <strong>Supplement</strong>.<br />
4.4. Grading scheme and, if available, grade distributi<strong>on</strong> guidance<br />
Analysis and findings<br />
The grading scheme should embrace both <strong>the</strong> nati<strong>on</strong>al grading/cl<strong>as</strong>sificati<strong>on</strong> system and <strong>the</strong><br />
ECTS. The relative grades are extremely helpful, when <strong>the</strong>y are available, for <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>as</strong>sessment of <strong>the</strong> student’s performance, <strong>as</strong> grading in different countries follows different<br />
traditi<strong>on</strong>s. Informati<strong>on</strong> <strong>on</strong> nati<strong>on</strong>al grading systems w<strong>as</strong> not always sufficient in <strong>the</strong> examples<br />
and in particular if <strong>the</strong> ECTS w<strong>as</strong> not available or used. If <strong>the</strong> transcript of records h<strong>as</strong><br />
detailed informati<strong>on</strong> <strong>on</strong> <strong>the</strong> grading scheme, it is not necessary to repeat <strong>the</strong> informati<strong>on</strong><br />
here, <strong>as</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Diploma</strong> <strong>Supplement</strong> does not normally include <strong>the</strong> grades given to <strong>the</strong><br />
graduate.<br />
Good practice identified:<br />
- C<strong>on</strong>cise informati<strong>on</strong> <strong>on</strong> <strong>the</strong> grading scheme, if possible also using <strong>the</strong> ECTS, is used.<br />
If a separate grading scheme is used for <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>sis, this should also be explained.<br />
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