Africa-Press – Mauritius. A Validation Workshop focusing on the introduction of a National Credit Value and Transfer System in the education system of Mauritius, was launched this morning by the Vice-Prime Minister, Minister of Education, Tertiary Education, Science and Technology, Mrs Leela Devi Dookun-Luchoomun, in Ebene.
In her address, VPM Dookun-Luchoomun spoke of the essence of education, which according to her involves the capacity to explore, understand, assess and embrace new ideas.
She lauded the ongoing work of the Higher Education Commission relating to the Mauritian National Credit Value and Transfer System, adding that it will contribute to the transformative change in the country’s high education sector, and foster excellence and innovation.
The Education Minister recalled that challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic has shed light on the need for continuous effort and review of the education sector.
The Ministry, she emphasised, remains committed in nurturing an environment that caters for the wholesome development of learners and equip them with the necessary skills to cope with the rapidly evolving complex and volatile world.
The VPM dwelt on the key benefits of the National Credit Value and Transfer namely the creation of a seamless framework that will enable students to carry academic credits across different institutions, facilitating the pursuit of interdisciplinary studies and personalised education path. This mobility ensures that learners are knowledgeable, versatile, adaptable and ready to navigate the complexities of the modern world, she added.
Furthermore, Mrs Leela Devi Dookun-Luchoomun pointed out that the National Credit Value and Transfer System will incentivise institutions to maintain high standards, democratise education, enable students of diverse backgrounds to access high quality education across institutions and promote such inclusivity that will contribute to an equitable society and lay foundation for lifelong learning.
Besides, the National Credit Value and Transfer System will promote closer collaboration between academia and the industry, by creating a seamless integration of industry-specific certification and training programmes into formal education pathways, and enhance international recognition of our qualifications as well as simultaneously attract students and researchers from around the world to our institutions, stated VPM Dookun-Luchoomun.
The integral role of education in shaping the destiny of nations was also underpinned by the VPM , who also underlined that the introduction of the National Credit Value and Transfer System is a testament of Government’s commitment to nurturing future leaders, fostering innovation and shaping society that strives on knowledge.
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