„omnino“ ‑ a Comprehensive Development in Extracurricular Activities of University Students

Abstract

Developing the all-round competences of university students by applying the principle of credit recognition for the implementation of relevant extracurricular activities (EA), case studies and recommendations for practice (e.g. in the Service Learning programme, in teacher-oriented programmes and training in the preparation of future teachers, as well as in non-formal education in parachurch organisations in the case of students of theology, etc.). The starting point is Directive No. 11/2021 on the recognition of ECTS credits for extra-curricular activities at Matej Bel University (MBU) and its implementation in practice. The paper is an output of the funded project VEGA 1/0409/21 (National Agency of the Slovak Republic). The theoretical basis is the required learning outcomes of university students in selected fields of study and their expected competences. These outcomes are compared with learning outcomes in selected educational extra-curricular activities implemented outside the university of which they are students. This is a set of case studies of selected educational programs that are not courses in higher education but have the potential to provide specifically beneficial learning outcomes for college students whose completion may also earn them credit for extra-curricular activities. We conclude with recommendations for practice regarding the comparison of learning outcomes in parallel curricular and extra-curricular activities that are expected to yield the development of transversal competencies for college students in selected fields of study.