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Enhancing ECTS Implementation at Kaunas University of Medicine for Improved Educational Standards

This document outlines the implementation of the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) at Kaunas University of Medicine. It emphasizes the importance of ECTS in facilitating transparent curriculum organization, student workload measurement, and improved information sharing. By addressing challenges such as the balance of contact hours to independent studies and the grading system's inconsistencies, the university aims to enhance program evaluation and foster cooperation. The conclusions highlight the need for ongoing review and adjustments to uphold institutional autonomy while addressing existing imperfections in the education system.

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Enhancing ECTS Implementation at Kaunas University of Medicine for Improved Educational Standards

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  1. ECTS –FACILITATOR OF CHANGES Algimantas Tamelis Kaunas University of Medicine

  2. ECTS • Tool to describe studies: • Curriculum • Organisation and process • Students’ work (broad sense)

  3. Added Values • Improved information and transparency • Programme negotiations • Recognition • Access to programs • Autonomy and responsibility • New opportunities for cooperation

  4. Main Points • Credits • Grades • Information • Course catalogue • Transcript of records • Agreement • To introduce • Bilateral with partners • Learning with students

  5. Credits • Cornerstone of ECTS • Measure of student workload • Full academic year – 60 ECTS credits • Proportional • Reflects all learning activities • Basis for transfer and accumulation • Proper allocation – transparent program

  6. Allocation of Credits • Shift from teacher to student point of view Contact hours  Study hours Teacher Student

  7. Problems • Within • Central administration of University • Department • Staff employment • Salary • Solution Contact hours  Study hours

  8. Programme Challenge • Allocation of credits • Standardized way to evaluate whole programme • Construction • Process • Transparency • Comparison

  9. Curriculum Problems at KMU • Proportions between course units (from student perspective) • Overload with contact hours • Shortage of independent studies • Shortage of elective, free-choice subjects

  10. Reform of Curriculum • Decision of Senate on 19th of February 1999 “Renovation of undergraduate studies during 1999 –2005”.

  11. Revision and Correction • Study program “Medicine” • Diminished proportion of lectures (overall) – 20% • Reduced number of course units • 62 subjects • Creation of study modules • Combines 3 – 5 parallel subject areas: • Similar forms of the teaching and learning, • Common final examination

  12. Revision and Correction • Changes in curriculum structure • 52 compulsory courses • 10 elective courses – 57 credits (15,8%) • Couldbe chosen from the list of more than 60 subject • Number increase every year

  13. Grading • ECTS grades • Instrument to transfer student’s achievements from one institution to another • Do not value particular student’s knowledge • Based on ranking

  14. KMU 6 pass marks No ranking ECTS 5 pass marks Ranking Unconformity  

  15. Implementation of ECTS Grading System • Evaluation of distribution of grades • Within faculties • Within course units • Equivalents were found and established

  16. Equivalents at KMU

  17. Problems With Grading • Only best grades • Department of Orthopaedic surgery • Department Eyes diseases • Only poor grades • Department of Chemistry • Department of Histology

  18. Changes at KMU • Revision of whole system of evaluation • Anonymous students survey • Discussions at Deans offices • Discussion at Rector Board

  19. Changes at KMU • Everyday check of students knowledge • Written examination • Multiple choice test • Cumulative system • 60% of final grade – permanent • 40% of final grade – exam

  20. Conclusions • ECTS was designed to respect Institutional autonomy • Implementation of ECTS • Disclose existing imperfections • Initiate review for changes

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