Micro-Credential Programs at MAKÜ are being strengthened with feedback from academics and students

In the meeting attended by the university administration and faculty members from different faculties, the structure of micro-credential programs, implementation principles, and contributions to the university were discussed.

The planned coordinators of the micro-credential programs and the managers and assistant managers responsible for these programs were present at the meeting. 

The meeting was held under the chairmanship of Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Oğuz Gürsoy. Within the program, the theoretical framework, implementation model, and fundamental principles of micro-credential programs were shared with the participants through a presentation by Prof. Dr. Ali Murat Alparslan.

In the presentation, it was emphasized that unlike traditional certificate programs, micro-credential programs focus on specific and measurable skills, offer a learning model directly related to employment, and are based on application and case studies. It was stated that the programs address not only the transfer of knowledge but also knowledge, skills, and attitudes in a holistic manner, with the learning process progressing through real cases, simulations, and mini-projects.

The meeting also focused on the learner-centered, flexible, and modular structure of micro-credential programs. It was noted that by combining different micro-credentials, more comprehensive competency sets can be created; and in the evaluation processes, instead of traditional exams, the concrete outputs produced by students, their performances, and in-process achievements are taken as the basis.

Within the scope of the meeting, feedback from students participating in micro-credential programs was also evaluated in detail. It was emphasized that students' opinions on the learning process, content structure, and application-based achievements constitute an important data source for the development of the programs.

In the meeting where the opinions and suggestions of the academicians were taken, it was stated that designing and conducting micro-credential programs in collaboration with the industry strengthens the university's education-employment relationship. It was noted that having a certifiable, transparent, and visible structure of the programs provides a concrete competency indicator for students.

Also attending the meeting were; Prof. Dr. Perihan Ünüvar, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Derya Can, Dr. Lecturer Elvan Mutlu, Faculty of Education faculty members and Micro-Credential Working Committee members Dr. Lecturer Funda Uysal, Dr. Lecturer Esra Çakar Özkan, and Dr. Lecturer Hatice İnal, along with Deputy Secretary General Mesut Türkmen and Head of Student Affairs Department Hüseyin Kahraman.

The meeting concluded after evaluations were made towards the development of micro-credential programs in line with the contributions of academicians and student feedback.