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Competence (human resources)
About: Competence (human resources) is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 53557 publications have been published within this topic receiving 988884 citations. The topic is also known as: competence (human resources) & Competency.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the most common conceptual difficulties from three domains: mechanics, thermal science and direct current electricity are discussed to provide concrete examples of what students find difficult to learn in engineering science.
Abstract: Learning conceptual knowledge in engineering science is a critical element in the development of competence and expertise in engineering To date, however, research on conceptual learning in engineering science has been limited Therefore, this article draws heavily on fundamental research by cognitive psychologists and applied research by science educators to provide a background on fundamental issues in the field and methods for assessing conceptual knowledge Some of the most common conceptual difficulties from three domains: mechanics, thermal science and direct current electricity, are discussed to provide concrete examples of what students find difficult to learn The article concludes with a discussion of possible sources of these difficulties, implications for instruction, and suggestions for future research
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TL;DR: Competence-based medical education has created a need for instruments that support and assess competence development, and portfolios seem suitable but mixed reports of their success are emerging.
Abstract: CONTEXT The move towards competence-based medical education has created a need for instruments that support and assess competence development. Portfolios seem suitable but mixed reports of their success are emerging. METHODS To examine the effectiveness of portfolios, we searched PubMed and EMBASE using the keyword 'portfol*', PsychInfo and ERIC using the keywords 'portfol*' and 'medical education' and references of retrieved papers for empirical studies on portfolios in all phases of medical education. Thirty of 1939 retrieved papers met the inclusion criteria and were analysed. Data were collated against the research question, number of subjects, design, setting, findings and limitations, purpose and content, mentoring and assessment. We analysed impact using a modified version of Kirkpatrick's hierarchy. RESULTS Because differences across studies precluded statistical meta-analysis, the data were analysed by context, goals and procedure. Positive effects were strongest in undergraduate education. Important factors for success were: clearly communicated goals and procedures; integration with curriculum and assessment; flexible structure; support through mentoring, and measures to heighten feasibility and reduce required time. Moderately good inter-rater reliability was reported and global criteria and discussions among raters were beneficial. Formative and summative assessment could be combined. Without assessment, portfolios were vulnerable to competition from other summative assessment instruments. CONCLUSIONS For portfolios to be effective in supporting and assessing competence development, robust integration into the curriculum and tutor support are essential. Further studies should focus on the effectiveness and user-friendliness of portfolios, the merits of holistic assessment procedures, and the competences of an effective portfolio mentor.
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20 Apr 1993
TL;DR: Imaginization Introducing a New Competence for Turbulent Times Looking in the Mirror Strategic Termites On Spider Plants ''Political Football'' ''We're a Blob out of Water'' ''Futureblock'' ''Boiling Dry'' ''Boomer and Waters' ''Blob Out of Water' ''Future Block'' ''Bleeding Dry'' as mentioned in this paper
Abstract: Imaginization Introducing a New Competence for Turbulent Times Looking in the Mirror Strategic Termites On Spider Plants `Political Football' `We're a Blob out of Water' `Futureblock' `Boiling Dry' Imaginizing Teamwork Picture Power Living the Message Rethinking Products and Services If You Only Have a Hammer...
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01 Jan 1996
TL;DR: The Emergence of the Competence Perspective in Management Research Competence-based Strategic Management Competence Theory Building MANAGING COMPETENCE DYNAMICS: Strategic Renewal within Complex Organizations Strategizing for Innovation Assessing the Organizational Capacity to Change Customers as the Originators for Change in Competence Building Strategic Defence and Competence Based Competition MANAGing COMPETence SystemICS: Competence Levels within Firms Integrating Corporate Strategy and Competience Building Processes MANAGED ORGANIZATIONAL COGNITION: The Blind Spots of Competence Identification On Building and Lever
Abstract: COMPETENCE CONCEPTS FOR MANAGEMENT: The Emergence of the Competence Perspective in Management Research Competence-Based Strategic Management Competence Theory Building MANAGING COMPETENCE DYNAMICS: Strategic Renewal within Complex Organizations Strategizing for Innovation Assessing the Organizational Capacity to Change Customers as the Originators for Change in Competence Building Strategic Defence and Competence Based Competition MANAGING COMPETENCE SYSTEMICS: Competence Levels within Firms Integrating Corporate Strategy and Competence Building Processes MANAGING ORGANIZATIONAL COGNITION: The Blind Spots of Competence Identification On Building and Leveraging Competencies across Organizational Borders MANAGING COMPETENCE HOLISTICALLY: Dynamic Corporate Coherence Reflection as a Building Block for Renewed Strategic Thinking Bringing the Environment into the Resource Based View of Strategy
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