Document Type
Article
Source of Publication
Learning and Teaching in Higher Education: Gulf Perspectives
Publication Date
1-1-2016
Abstract
This paper describes a pilot project in a computing college at a UAE university that was conducted to determine the feasibility of adapting a US-developed innovative approach to program level assessment of generic skills, 21st century, or general education learning outcomes. These learning outcomes are thought to comprise critical thinking, problem solving, global perspective, teamwork, and communication- ones that cross all disciplinary boundaries. The method of assessment utilized was an online discussion forum built around an open-ended computing scenario. Results indicated that this approach proved to be a success and demonstrated very clearly where the students' strengths and weaknesses resided. Suggestions for further enhancements and implementations are provided.
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Publisher
Emerald
Volume
13
Disciplines
Education
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Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Schoepp, Kevin and Danaher, Maurice, "An innovative approach to assessing professional skills learning outcomes: a UAE pilot study" (2016). All Works. 465.
https://zuscholars.zu.ac.ae/works/465
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Open Access Type
Gold: This publication is openly available in an open access journal/series