UCJ/COL Distance Learning Standard 2022 Launch and Workshops
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Distance Learning Standards 2022 Launch and Workshop 1 This was a presentation by Dr Jeanette Bartley-Bryan, Chair of the UCJ’s Distance Education Standards committee (2022). It targeted administrative personnel responsible for governance and financing in the higher education and training institutions. A ‘Question and Answer’ session followed and allowed participants to interrogate areas of the presentation which were of particular concern and provided an opportunity for the members of the…
Read more 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…
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