Science is a peculiar field of profession—with changing features depending on changing values and the role of media. The aim of this article is to demonstrate the current development in the field of German social scientists concerning the new conception of raising German higher education and science to the international standard.
MOSEP is a European project, funded under the Leonardo da Vinci Programme 2006-2008 (Pilot Projects). The aim of the project is to develop a set of measures for the use of e-portfolios in different contexts in order to strengthen the self-esteem of young learners. MOSEP addresses the growing problem of adolescents (aged 14 to 16) dropping out of the formal education system around Europe.