International Conference - DECOWE, 24-26 September 2009, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia

International Conference - DECOWE, Development of Competencies in the World of Work and Education, 24-26 September 2009, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia.
At the conference entitled "Development of Competencies in the World of Work and Education" (DECOWE), which will be held between 24-26 September 2009 at the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, we aim to use the abovementioned empirical findings as a basis for dialogue between researchers, HE management staff and policy makers. The main emphasis will be on key note presentations of the European Commission, OECD, REFLEX and HEGESCO projects, however also other participants – researchers, HE administration and management staff, employers, policy makers and trade union staff – are encouraged to submit short 20 minute presentations of projects, ongoing activities (e.g. career centres), surveys and studies (methodology or results). Presentations may (or may not) be supported by papers (approx. 25.000 characters) that will be published in the Conference proceedings after the event addressing one of the following topics related to the identification, recognition, development and utilization of competences:
a) Transition from education to labour market and early career;
b) Innovative teaching and learning modes and curricula development;
c) Competence development in work organisations and in relation to HRM and knowledge management;
d) Frameworks and classifications of knowledge and qualifications, competence recognition – including permeability between VET and HE;
e) Skill measurement surveys and projects.