CEAs
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PROF-XXI
Teaching learning centers
The PROF XXI Accreditation and Certification Service for Teaching and Learning Centres
The PROF XXI network has developed an accreditation service for Teaching and Learning Centres (TLC) which is unique in its kind. Although designed with a particular focus on supporting Latin-American Higher Education Institutions (HEI), it is open to every other TLC wishing to obtain accreditation or certification of its competences. The only requitement is that TLC are in conformity with the PROF XXI competence framework (see here).
The services provided include non-formal certification, formal accreditation, and quality audits of TLC. The reviews are conducted by experts in the field with large experience in promoting teaching and learning innovation at institutional scale.
The pool of reviewers from which the external evaluation panels are composed includes, among others, the following experts:
- Carlos Delgado Kloos (Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain)
- Carlos Alario (Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain)
- António Moreira Teixeira (Universidade Aberta, Portugal)
- Mar Pérez Sanagustín (Université Toulouse 3 – Paul Sabatier, France)
- Oscar Jerez (Universidad de Chile, Chile)
- Rocael Hernández (Universidad Galileo, Guatemala)
- Miguel Morales (Universidad Galileo, Guatemala)
- Héctor Amado Salvatierra (Universidad Galileo, Guatemala)
- Mario Solarte (Universidad de Cauca, Colombia)
- Astrid González (Universidad San Buenaventura Cali, Colombia)
Directory of Teaching and Learning Centers active worldwide
The PROF XXI Accreditation and Certification Service for Teaching and Learning Centres
The PROF XXI network has developed an accreditation service for Teaching and Learning Centres (TLC) which is unique in its kind. Although designed with a particular focus on supporting Latin-American Higher Education Institutions (HEI), it is open to every other TLC wishing to obtain accreditation or certification of its competences. The only requitement is that TLC are in conformity with the PROF XXI competence framework (see here).
The services provided include non-formal certification, formal accreditation, and quality audits of TLC. The reviews are conducted by experts in the field with large experience in promoting teaching and learning innovation at institutional scale.
The pool of reviewers from which the external evaluation panels are composed includes, among others, the following experts:
- Carlos Delgado Kloos (Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain)
- Carlos Alario (Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain)
- António Moreira Teixeira (Universidade Aberta, Portugal)
- Mar Pérez Sanagustín (Université Toulouse 3 – Paul Sabatier, France)
- Oscar Jerez (Universidad de Chile, Chile)
- Rocael Hernández (Universidad Galileo, Guatemala)
- Miguel Morales (Universidad Galileo, Guatemala)
- Héctor Amado Salvatierra (Universidad Galileo, Guatemala)
- Mario Solarte (Universidad de Cauca, Colombia)
- Astrid González (Universidad San Buenaventura Cali, Colombia)
Directory of Teaching and Learning Centers active worldwide
Quick Certification of Teaching and Learning Centres
A first step to ensure that your Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC) meets the best world quality standards and is able to effectively promote teaching and learning innovation is to conduct a quick self-evaluation. You may check yourself if the TLC demonstrates the competences needed according to the PROF XXI Framework. This exercise will provide you with guidance on the strengths and weaknesses of your TLC, allowing you to evaluate its stage of development and identify potential areas for improvement.
To make it possible the PROF XXI network has designed an online institutional diagnostic test based on a set of standard questions with pre-defined answers. The test tool is open and free of charge. You can access it, register your TLC and run the quick check. If you successfully complete the self-evaluation, a non-formal certificate of compliance will be issued by the PROF XXI network.
Quick Certification of Teaching and Learning Centres
A first step to ensure that your Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC) meets the best world quality standards and is able to effectively promote teaching and learning innovation is to conduct a quick self-evaluation. You may check yourself if the TLC demonstrates the competences needed according to the PROF XXI Framework. This exercise will provide you with guidance on the strengths and weaknesses of your TLC, allowing you to evaluate its stage of development and identify potential areas for improvement.
To make it possible the PROF XXI network has designed an online institutional diagnostic test based on a set of standard questions with pre-defined answers. The test tool is open and free of charge. You can access it, register your TLC and run the quick check. If you successfully complete the self-evaluation, a non-formal certificate of compliance will be issued by the PROF XXI network.
Accreditation of Teaching and Learning Centres
The best way to ensure that your Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC) is fully prepared to promote teaching and learning innovation at your Higher Education institution (HEI) and is aligned with the best world quality standards is to have it accredited according to the PROF XXI competence framework.
If your institution applies for the accreditation service, the PROFXXI network will appoint an expert to perform an external review. Upon successful completion of the review a formal certification of accreditation will be issued to your TLC.
The review process will be organised in two stages, as described below.
The TLC is asked to produce a report describing its aim and mission, mode of organisation and operation, resources, funding, most relevant activities conducted and the evaluation of its impact. In addition, the TLC is expected to carry out a self-diagnosis indicating strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.
Based on that report, the PROF XXI external expert conducts a visit to the HEI and its TLC. The expert is expected to analyse first-hand the services and the activities of the staff involved.
In the event of a extraordinary situation which may prevent a physical visit, virtual meetings will be organised.
After the visit, the external expert prepares a report for the institution including the indication of the level of maturity according to the PROF XXI framework and suggesting recommendations for improvement.
Costs are to be covered by the applicant institution that requests the accreditation. They will be calculated according to actual incurred costs including the onsite visit.
Accreditation of Teaching and Learning Centres
The best way to ensure that your Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC) is fully prepared to promote teaching and learning innovation at your Higher Education institution (HEI) and is aligned with the best world quality standards is to have it accredited according to the PROF XXI competence framework.
If your institution applies for the accreditation service, the PROFXXI network will appoint an expert to perform an external review. Upon successful completion of the review a formal certification of accreditation will be issued to your TLC.
The review process will be organised in two stages, as described below.
The TLC is asked to produce a report describing its aim and mission, mode of organisation and operation, resources, funding, most relevant activities conducted and the evaluation of its impact. In addition, the TLC is expected to carry out a self-diagnosis indicating strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.
Based on that report, the PROF XXI external expert conducts a visit to the HEI and its TLC. The expert is expected to analyse first-hand the services and the activities of the staff involved.
In the event of a extraordinary situation which may prevent a physical visit, virtual meetings will be organised.
After the visit, the external expert prepares a report for the institution including the indication of the level of maturity according to the PROF XXI framework and suggesting recommendations for improvement.
Costs are to be covered by the applicant institution that requests the accreditation. They will be calculated according to actual incurred costs including the onsite visit.
Quality Audit of Teaching and Learning Centres
The most comprehensive service provided by the PROF XXI network for ensuring the development of your Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC) competences is the quality audit.
If your Higher Education Institution (HEI) applies for this service, the PROFXXI network will appoint a team of two experts to perform an external quality audit.
The review process will be organised in two stages, as described below.
The TLC is asked to produce a report using a similar format to the one in the accreditation process (click here).
Based on that report, the PROF XXI team of external experts conducts a visit to the HEI and its TLC. The experts are expected to analyse in depth the services and the activities of the staff involved, as well as to check its organisation, infrastructure, and resources. Similarly to the accreditation service, in the event of a extraordinary situation which may prevent a physical visit, virtual meetings will be organised.
After the visit, the team of external experts prepares a report for the institution with an identification of domains to be improved and detailed recommendations. A follow-up of the process will be assured by the same team of experts.
Costs are to be covered by the applicant institution that requests the audit. They will be calculated according to actual incurred costs including the onsite visit.
Quality Audit of Teaching and Learning Centres
The most comprehensive service provided by the PROF XXI network for ensuring the development of your Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC) competences is the quality audit.
If your Higher Education Institution (HEI) applies for this service, the PROFXXI network will appoint a team of two experts to perform an external quality audit.
The review process will be organised in two stages, as described below.
The TLC is asked to produce a report using a similar format to the one in the accreditation process (click here).
Based on that report, the PROF XXI team of external experts conducts a visit to the HEI and its TLC. The experts are expected to analyse in depth the services and the activities of the staff involved, as well as to check its organisation, infrastructure, and resources. Similarly to the accreditation service, in the event of a extraordinary situation which may prevent a physical visit, virtual meetings will be organised.
After the visit, the team of external experts prepares a report for the institution with an identification of domains to be improved and detailed recommendations. A follow-up of the process will be assured by the same team of experts.
Costs are to be covered by the applicant institution that requests the audit. They will be calculated according to actual incurred costs including the onsite visit.
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