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: August 24th, 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 (Senior Analyst, Education and Skills Directorate of the OECD)
　3)UNESCO work on micro-credentials
　　Dr. Libing WANG (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, Australia and New Zealand
　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
　　　　　　Ms. Alison Dittmer CROAD, New Zealand Qualifications Authority

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 August 19th, 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.
Registration Form

5. Flyer

【Flyer】UNESCO-MEXT Joint Workshop on Micro-Credentials: Building Consensus for Fair Recognition in Asia and the Pacific (PDF:1,489KB)

Inquiries　Office for International Planning, Higher Education Policy Planning Division, Higher Education Bureau, MEXT
e-mail : kotokoku@mext.go.jp

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