The present questionnaire is part of a doctoral dissertation research. The main focus of this research is the key competences of Non formal education (NFE) specialists in view of their identification, definition and ascertainment of the extent to which the academic process in the above mentioned specialty at the Faculty of Education at Sofia University ‘St Kliment Ohridski’ fosters their formation.

The questionnaire is anonymous. It is conducted for research purposes only and the results from it will be used solely for the purposes of this research.

Your responses are important for building up a clear picture of the formation of Non formal education specialists’ professional competences and the outlining of directions for their education quality improvement.

The questionnaire comprises 11 questions. The answer to each question is obligatory. The full completion of the questionnaire takes 20 minutes.

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* 1. How long have you been working in the area of Non formal education (NFE)?

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* 2. Which sector do you work in? (You can select more than one answer)

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* 3. What do your main activities involve as a NFE specialist?

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* 4. Below you will find a list of general knowledge, skills, and competences which a higher education graduate is expected to possess (Tuning Educational Structures in Europe Project - looks into the results from the learning process in higher education after the Bologna Process up to the London Communique and sums up the general competences of specialists in the field of education). Please, evaluate them in terms of:

Degree of importance for the professional realization of Non formal education specialists basing your answers on the following scale:  1 – no necessity; 2 – of small necessity; 3 – of medium necessity; 4 – of great necessity; 5 – obligatory.

The degree to which they are formed into you personally basing your answers on the following scale:  1 – not formed at all; 2 – formed to a small degree; 3 – formed to a medium degree; 4 – formed to a large degree;

  Degree of importance Degree of formation
Ability to communicate in a second language
Ability to communicate both orally and through the written word in first language
Ability to plan and manage time
Ability to search for, process and analyse information from a variety of sources
Ability to identify, pose and resolve problems
Ability to make reasoned decisions
Knowledge and understanding of the subject area and understanding of the profession NFE
Ability for abstract thinking, analysis and synthesis
Skills in the use of information and communications technologies
Ability to be critical and self-critical
Ability to show awareness of equal opportunities and gender issues
Ability to work in a team
Ability to work in an international context
Ability to act on the basis of ethical reasoning
Ability to communicate with non-experts of one’s field
Interpersonal and interaction skills
Ability to act with social responsibility and civic awareness
Appreciation of and respect for diversity and multiculturality
Commitment to the conservation of the environment
Capacity to learn and stay up-to-date with learning
Capacity to generate new ideas (creativity)
Commitment to safety
Ability to apply knowledge in practical situations
Ability to undertake research at an appropriate level
Spirit of enterprise, ability to take initiative
Ability to design and manage projects
Determination and perseverance in the tasks given and responsibilities taken
Ability to work autonomously
Ability to adapt to and act in new situations
Ability to evaluate and maintain the quality of work produced
Ability to motivate people and move toward common goals

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* 5. What other knowledge, skills and competences do you think NFE specialists should possess

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* 6. If you have the opportunity, would you take part in programmes whose aim is to form/enhance your professional competences?

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* 7. Would you take up a Bachelor degree in NFE in order to form your professional competences?

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* 8. What is the way of fostering professional competences of NFE specialists in your opinion? (You can select more than one answer)

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* 9. Sex

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* 10. Age

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* 11. Country of origin

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