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[Paradigm shift in higher education].

Mária Csóka¹

¹Semmelweis Egyetem Egészségtudományi Kar Budapest. csokam@se-etk.hu

|August 21, 2009

Summary

The education system requires reform to meet 21st-century demands, emphasizing lifelong learning (LLL) and adaptable knowledge. This study details reforms at Semmelweis University, focusing on structural and methodological changes for improved health sciences training.

Area of Science:

Pedagogy and Higher Education Reform
Health Sciences Education

Context:

The late 20th century highlighted the slow adaptation of educational systems to economic and societal changes.
Increased demand for lifelong learning (LLL) and evolving employer expectations necessitate a shift in educational paradigms.
The Bologna Declaration initiated reforms to create a harmonized European Higher Education Area.

Purpose:

To outline the critical components of a higher education training system reform.
To detail the specific reforms implemented at Semmelweis University Faculty of Health Sciences.
To analyze the necessary adjustments in educational philosophy, structure, and methodology.

Summary:

The reform addresses macro (cognition, knowledge, skill), mezzo (theory vs. practice), and micro (basic vs. up-to-date knowledge) levels of training.

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Key changes include a revised training philosophy, structural adjustments, and a technological-logistical reform promoting active knowledge acquisition.

Methodological and technical reforms are crucial for aligning education with current needs.

Impact:

The reforms aim to enhance the relevance and effectiveness of health sciences education.
Successful implementation is expected to improve graduate competitiveness and meet societal demands for skilled professionals.
This work provides a model for higher education institutions undertaking similar systemic reforms.