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Completed project · 2016–2017
Evaluation of university of applied sciences degree programmes
Formative evaluation of the HSBflex project at Bremen University of Applied Sciences: The study examined the extent to which the measures introduced to facilitate flexible study programmes – ranging from the recognition of formally and informally acquired skills, through bridging modules and blended-learning modules, to professional development programmes for teaching staff and a mentoring programme – in the Bachelor’s degree programme in Mechatronics and the Master’s degree programme in Business Management – achieve their objectives.
At Bremen University of Applied Sciences, HSBflex developed measures covering:
Recognition of formally and informally acquired competences;
Preparatory courses and bridging modules;
Study modules delivered through blended learning;
Professional development for teaching staff;
A mentoring programme alongside study;
for the B.Eng. in Mechatronics and M.A. in Business Management.
Particular attention was paid to the specific needs of the project's target groups:
Working people with or without formal university entrance qualifications on the bachelor's programme;
People returning to work and those with family responsibilities on the master's programme.
These needs were given particular consideration.
The accompanying evaluation examined the extent to which project objectives had been achieved, evaluating student advice, professional development for lecturers, orientation workshops for prospective students, preparatory courses, study modules, coaching and mentoring.
The formative approach meant that findings and recommendations were fed back regularly to project participants and could lead directly to improvements.