Poster #16 - Using Practice-Oriented Performance Assessments to Promote the Development of Professional Competences of University Students

• In Event: 34.099 - MTCC Poster Session Seven
  In Poster Session: 34.099-2 - College Student Learning and Development

Abstract

In order to foster professional competences of university students according to the requirements of the 21st century, characterized by fast changes and rapid developments of the labor market, objective and valid measurements are required, which can provide valuable information for employers and promote equal and fair training opportunities based on students’ individual skills and preconditions. The Germany-wide research program “Modeling and Measuring Competencies in Higher Education” (KoKoHs) provides valid and objective assessments of students’ preconditions and learning outcomes in Higher Education, which, in terms of prognostic validity, indicate professional performance. This paper provides a detailed synopsis on the developed assessments on practice-oriented, domain-specific competencies and thereby contributes to enhance teaching and learning in higher education.

Authors

• Jennifer Fischer, Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz

• Olga Zlatkin-Troitschanskaia, Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz

• Corinna Lautenbach, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

• Hans Anand Pant, Humboldt University - Berlin