UNESCO-MEXT Joint Workshop on Micro-Credentials: Building Consensus for Fair Recognition in Asia and the Pacific
Online learning has been more prominent as a mode for learning, given the difficulties to hold face-to-face classes under the COVID-19 pandemic. This has shed light on micro-credentials as a valid method for recording the outcomes of online learning and promoting flexible learning strategies.
Taking this opportunity, MEXT and UNESCO will co-host a workshop on micro-credentials, in which the participants will share information on the provision and recognition, accelerate international consensus on the concept of micro-credentials in the Asia-Pacific region.
1. Date / Venue
Date: 24 August 2022 | 10:30-15:20 (GMT+9:00)
Venue: Hybrid (online participation will be available for overseas/distant participants)
In person: Kansai University of International Studies (Osaka, Japan)
Online: Zoom (TBD)
2. Host / Co-host
Host: UNESCO, MEXT-Japan
Co-host: OECD, Kansai University of International Studies
3. Agenda (TBD):
1.Opening address
2.Presentations
1) Introduction
Mr ASHIZAWA Shingo (Vice-President, Kansai University of International Studies)
2) Micro-credentials-from OECD report
Mr Thomas WEKO (Head, Higher Education Policy team, Education Directorate, OECD)
3) UNESCO work on micro-credentials
Dr Libing WANG (Senior Programme Specialist in Higher Education, Chief of Section for Educational Innovations and Skills Development (EISD), UNESCO Bangkok)
4) Case studies from Australia, Malaysia, Japan
Ms Joanna WILSON (Assistant Director, Qualifications Recognition Policy Section, Australian Government Department of Education, Skills, and Employment)
Mr Eddy Chong Siong CHOY (Chief Technical Officer (Quality Assurance), Financial Accreditation Agency, Malaysia)
Mr YONEZAWA Akiyoshi (Professor and Vice-Director, International Strategy Office, Tohoku University)
3.Breakout Session
Discuss and share information in either two sessions*:
1) Precedents in Europe and Australia
2) Case study in Asia-Pacific region
*Details will be updated in the coming days
4.Panel
Presenters from the "Presentations" session will come together for a panel discussion.
Facilitator: Ms KATO Shizuka, OECD
Mr Wesley TETER, UNESCO Bangkok
5.Closing Address
**Japanese-English translation will be provided for items 1,2,4 and 5. Item 3 will be English only.
4. Registration
Capacity of registration:
In person: 100 participants
Online: 1000 participants *First come first served
Registration fee: Free
To register, please fill out the form below and submit by 17 August 2022, for both in-person and online participation.
You will receive an e-mail about the details on the connection for online participation to your registered e-mail address by the day of the workshop.
Inquiries
Office for International Planning, Higher Education Policy Planning Division, Higher Education Bureau, MEXT
email: kotokoku(at)mext.go.jp
（Office for International Planning, Higher Education Policy Planning Division, Higher Education Bureau）
