The Relationship between the Qualifications Framework for Higher Education in Turkey and Programme Key Learning Outcomes

Qualifications Framework for Higher Education in Turkey

(Level 6)

PROGRAMME

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

1. To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge which is based and supported by the course books that involve current information in the field, application tools - equipments and other resources.

SKILLS

1. To be able to use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field.

2. To be able to interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, analyze, research and develop evidence-based solutions by using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field.

COMPETENCIES

WORKING INDEPENDENTLY AND TAKING RESPONSIBILITY

1. To be able to conduct an independent advanced level study in the field.

2. To be able to take responsibilities encountered in applications related to the field and to solve complex and unpredictable problems as an individual and a team member.

3. To be able to plan and manage activities which will help one’s subordinates to improve themselves within the framework of a project.

LEARNING COMPETENCE

1. To be able to evaluate advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field critically.

2. To be able to determine the learning needs and direct learning.

3. To be able to develop positive attitudes about lifelong learning.

COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL COMPETENCE

1. To be able to inform the relevant people and institutions on issues in the field; to be able to deliver the thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems both orally and in written form.

2. To be able to share ideas and suggestions for solutions to the problems in the field with experts and ordinary people by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.

3. To be able organize and implement projects and activities with a sense of social responsibility for one’s social environment.

4. To be able to follow information and communicate with colleagues in the related academic field through a foreign language at least at the general level of B1 of the European Language Portfolio.

5. To be able to use computer software programmes that are required in one’s field at a minimum competence that is determined by the European Computer Use License -Advanced Level, as well as being able to use information and communication technologies.

FIELD-SPECIFIC COMPETENCE

1. To be able to comply with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values related to the field during the phase of data collection, interpretation, and publicizing the results of the implementation.

2. To have sufficient consciousness on the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture, the protection of cultural values and environmental protection and as well on occupational health and safety issues.