E. Martos Contreras, J. Tarifa Fernández
A key challenge to be addressed at the Tirana meeting in 2024 is the enhancement of inclusivity within the university system. This necessitates the adoption of more flexible training models that promote alternative educational proposals, such as the so-called 'micro-credentials'. The training actions in question, which are characterized by their brevity, are designed for the specific purpose of professional re-qualification. These actions have been implemented in several European universities, including those in Spain, for a considerable number of years. A range of proposals has been made, including a specific offer for the field of disability that is focused on the development of specific professional skills. To a lesser extent, the focus may also be on the professional promotion of individuals with disabilities.
The present study proposes an exploratory investigation into micro-credential courses related to disability. To achieve this objective, an analysis will be conducted of the offers being developed in various European countries, with a subsequent comparison being made with the situation in Spanish universities. While the study will encompass all academic disciplines, with a particular focus on the Social and Human Sciences, the primary interest lies in the approaches derived from the latter. To elaborate, the objective is to identify courses that prioritize the promotion of labor among individuals with disabilities, irrespective of whether these individuals constitute the course's primary target demographic. The aim is to formulate a state-of-the-art that will facilitate the identification of the primary lines on which work is being conducted, as a preliminary step to track the most neglected areas and the potential for new proposals.
Keywords: Micro-credential, disability, Higher Education.