OCULUS Optometry CUrriculum for Lifelong Learning through Erasm

http: //www. erasmusplus. org. il/CB Numbers: • 736 applications • 653 eligible • 147

HEI Norway: University College of Southeast Norway England: City University London Netherlands: University of

Non-HEI and associates European Council of Optometry and Optics European Academy of Optometry and

What is the Bologna Process all about? • Easier recognition of qualification and periods

What countries have signed the Bologna Agreement? European Union - all 27 countries Austria

How are Erasmus+ projects judged? 1. Relevance of the project 2. Quality of the

- Dip. E • • Bologna Declaration Uniform Scope of Practice Harmonized Education Free

Who has Dip. E accreditation? 1. Norway: University College of Southeast Norway 2. Netherlands:

EU Dip. E platform • 9 EU countries receive accreditation • ECOO may apply

OCULUS Consortium Flowchart Oct/2016 Dip. E Accreditation Novel Educational Modules Technology Enhanced Learning Creation

Evidence Based Practice - process Research evidence is constantly changing Changing population base Changing

How are Erasmus+ projects judged? 1. Relevance of the project – Dip. E based

Requirements for Erasmus+ • • Passion Patience and perseverance Pragmatism Pain

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OCULUS Optometry CUrriculum for Lifelong Learning through Erasm. US

http: //www. erasmusplus. org. il/CB Numbers: • 736 applications • 653 eligible • 147 funded • 7 include Israeli Higher Order Institutions - HEI Total: Euro 946, 218 Hadassah Academic College ~ Euro 112, 000

HEI Norway: University College of Southeast Norway England: City University London Netherlands: University of Applied Science Spain: The Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya India: University of Hyderabad Manipal University Chitkara University Hadassah Academic College Bar Ilan University Sapir College

Non-HEI and associates European Council of Optometry and Optics European Academy of Optometry and Optics Norwegian Association of Optometry Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry Israel College of Optometry World Council of Optometry

What does Erasmus+ fund?

What is the Bologna Process all about? • Easier recognition of qualification and periods of study • Harmonization and compatibility of higher education systems • Modernization of higher education • Job mobility – fostering employability of graduates • Ensure the increased international competitiveness of the European system of higher education. • The agreement is between both EU and non-EU countries. 6 6

What countries have signed the Bologna Agreement? European Union - all 27 countries Austria Belgium Bulgaria Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Ireland Italy Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Netherlands Poland Portugal Romania Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden United Kingdom 7 Non-European Union Albania Andorra Armenia Azerbaijan Bosnia and Herzegovina Croatia Georgia Holy See Iceland Liechtenstein Montenegro Moldova Norway Macedonia Russia Serbia Switzerland Turkey Ukraine Declan Kennedy, with permission 7

How are Erasmus+ projects judged? 1. Relevance of the project 2. Quality of the project design and implementation 3. Quality of the project team and the cooperation agreement 4. Impact and sustainability

- Dip. E • • Bologna Declaration Uniform Scope of Practice Harmonized Education Free mobility of practitioners

Who has Dip. E accreditation? 1. Norway: University College of Southeast Norway 2. Netherlands: University of Applied Science 3. Sweden: Karolinska Instituted 4. Germany (partial): Beuth University of Applied Sciences • Switzerland: Institute of Optometry, FHNW School of Engineering

EU Dip. E platform • 9 EU countries receive accreditation • ECOO may apply to the EU Commission for a Dip. E platform • Recognition of the Dip. E throughout EU • Job mobility

OCULUS Consortium Flowchart Oct/2016 Dip. E Accreditation Novel Educational Modules Technology Enhanced Learning Creation of Educational Modules *(EDU on EBP) Creation of OCULUS Portal (CCC) CM 1 Dec/2016 Benchmark 1 Comparison of curricula at HEI to European Diploma (Dip. E) Pedagogic Transformation Plan (PTP) Starts with Workshop for development a, Deliverables and Schedule Dip. E DU Workshop to teach consortium members EDU Configuring PLN (for Pilot and Experiments CM 2 Dec/2017 PLN Workshop at HEI in Israel and India for Teachers Development of Pedagogic Resources for PTP Dip. E EDU CM 3 Dec/2018 PLN Dip. E Piloting at HEI in Israel and India EDU PLN Dip. E Dissemination and Sustainability of Results National and Impact Benchmark 2 Oct/2019 conf for sissemin ation EDU india PLN Dip. E

Evidence Based Practice - process Research evidence is constantly changing Changing population base Changing competency and resources Source: Milbank Q. 2009 June; 87(2): 368– 390.

How are Erasmus+ projects judged? 1. Relevance of the project – Dip. E based on Bologna agreement 2. Quality of the project design and implementation – Proven methodology (Norway & Netherlands) but innovative (EBP & PLN) 3. Quality of the project team and the cooperation agreement – Best practices in Europe (Netherlands & Norway – Dip. E; England – EBP) 4. Impact and sustainability – non HEI and associate partners

Requirements for Erasmus+ • • Passion Patience and perseverance Pragmatism Pain

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