Session Profile: Liina Kersna
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
2024-09-18
Political Position
The political stance strongly supports the statutory recognition of micro-qualifications and micro-degrees, viewing this as a long-prepared and essential reform. This position is policy-driven, emphasizing the establishment of a legal framework and the speaker's personal contribution to initiating the draft legislation during their tenure as minister. The introduction of the bill is met with optimism regarding its final submission to the Riigikogu (Parliament).
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates authority and technical expertise in the field of higher education policy and lifelong learning. Specific terminology is employed, such as ECTS volumes (5–30 ECTS), accreditation, and the proportion of degree-level courses (at least 50%) within the micro-degree curriculum. The detailed overview reveals a profound understanding of the content of the draft legislation and its impact on higher education institutions.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, informative, and procedural, typical of a steering committee report. The speech is grounded in logic, focusing on a thorough and neutral summary of the Culture Committee's work, including the listing of participants, issues, and consensus decisions. The tone is professional and respectful towards both the Minister and colleagues.
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Activity Patterns
The pattern of activity indicates active involvement in legislative work within the Cultural Committee, which held its session on September 10th. The speaker has been appointed as the representative of the lead committee, who will present the draft bill to the plenary, and informs that the deadline for submitting amendments is October 2nd.
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Opposition Stance
There is no objection. The speaker is not criticizing any group or individual, but is neutrally presenting the questions raised by colleagues within the committee concerning the content of the draft legislation, treating these questions as necessary clarifications.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is consensual and open. The speaker emphasizes that the decisions of the Culture Committee regarding the handling of the draft bill were reached by consensus. It is also highlighted that universities have approved the current proposal, pointing to broad-based support among educational institutions.
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is on national legislation and higher education institutions in Estonia (such as Tallinn University of Technology and the University of Tartu). Additionally, international comparison is stressed, ensuring that ECTS credit volumes are comparable to those of other European universities, and permitting foreign educators to award qualifications.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
Among social issues, the focus is placed on education and lifelong learning, supporting the creation of micro-credentials. This move helps formalize continuing education and ensures quality, which is crucial for the ongoing development of the labor force.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft bill from the Ministry of Education and Research, which establishes the concept of micro-qualifications and micro-degrees and regulates their providers and scope. The speaker is a representative of the steering committee, who ensures the smooth processing of the draft bill and answers colleagues' questions regarding quality requirements.
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