From ECTS to EGS: pains, strains, brains and gains

Abstract

This keynote presentation examines the ECTS, EU national systems and the fasibility of a European Grading Scale under the following headings: PARENTAGE: How did the ECTS come about? PROGRESS: How well has the implementation of the Bologna Process and ECTS gone? PROBLEMS: What are the problems with ECTS? PECULIARITIES: EU Variations in h.e. grading systems PROTOTYPES: The European Grading System (EGS) Working Group and the Tuning suggestions. PLAYERS: Who are the EGS Stakeholders? PRINCIPLES: What could/should the EGS do? PRAGMATICS: What is the best way to proceed