Recognition and quality assurance in LIS

Abstract

Purpose – The term “lifelong learning” is used for combining formal, informal and non‐formal education and training, with a reconsideration of professional recognition and quality assurance processes. The objectives of the article are to demonstrate the need of cooperation in quality assurance and recognition between higher education institutions and vocational education and training accreditors, with particular focus on exchange of models and methods of accreditation, which have been adopted in LIS, as well as common criteria and principles.Design/methodology/approach – Present LIS criteria, standards and guidelines are examined together with a documentary and literature review, looking to quality assurance and individual recognition focus and process.Findings – The emergence of common themes between quality assurance and individual recognition is outlined, with the learning outcomes focus as the driving force for integration. The European Qualification Framework, Europass and ECVET are discussed as the ...