Editorial Feature: Value in Micro-Credentials
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Minister of Education and Youth Fayval Williams is endorsing the thrust of the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ) to develop a framework for the quality assurance of micro-credentials in promoting lifelong learning. Micro-credentials are mini qualifications that demonstrate skills, knowledge, and/or experience in a specific subject area or capability. Addressing the virtual opening ceremony for the UCJ’s 17th Annual Quality Assurance in Higher Education Week, Minister Williams said that micro-credentials…
Read more UCJ Leads Global Study on Flexible Learning Pathways in Jamaica
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The University Council of Jamaica (UCJ) launched its publication Integrated Higher Education in Support of Flexible Learning Pathways in Jamaica on Friday October 22, 2021. The Hon Fayval Williams, Minister of Education, Youth and Information, was the guest speaker at the virtual launch. The Minister lauded the UCJ for its role in being the National External Quality Assurance Agency for higher education in Jamaica. According to the Hon Fayval Williams,…
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