Effective Assessment of Workplace Problem-Solving in Higher Education

Danaher, Maurice; Schoepp, Kevin

doi:10.28945/4496

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“…Currently, a problem emerges that situations often solved during studies do not correspond to the real problems that the student or graduate meets afterwards in the work process, which influences negatively his ability to make quick and quality decisions in real situations and solve a particular problem (Danaher, Schoepp, 2020). In his/her professional life he or she is than forced to solve more complex, multidimensional problems.…”

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“…In his/her professional life he or she is than forced to solve more complex, multidimensional problems. Therefore, the curriculum should be therein adjusted, because the ability to make decisions effectively and to solve problems is a prerequisite for the success at work, especially for the positions which the graduates are working in it is the main part of the job content (Danaher, Schoepp, 2020;Passow, Passow, 2017). Olewnik and Yerrick (2020) focus on the importance of solving the problems via case studies within the educational process, which develops the students' competencies in the field of making decisions and solving problems.…”

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Importance of Social Competency Development During Business University Studies

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Adequate level of social competencies after university graduation is necessary for today’s competitive environment. This study aims to identify and present most important social competencies based on perceptions of students and graduates of case business university. The data were collected by questionnaire survey of graduates in 2017–2018. Two dimensional statistical methods were used to evaluate the results. Examination of graduates leads to identification of factors affecting preferences in higher education to fill expectation of current society and labor market. Specific factors impacting evaluation of business education and its development are discussed. The results show current approaches towards social competency development. Limit of the study is a narrow focus on one private business university. It may be taken as case study and a base for further research and benchmarking between universities.

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“…In the context of the demand for an increase in the employment rate, participation in education and training programs contributes to achieving a balance between the skills of employees and the qualification needs of a company (Cedefop, 2018). It is considered that solving the complex problems faced by graduates in the workplace cannot be fully solved on the basis of solving approaches applied in the education process (Danaher and Schoepp, 2020). Regarding the development of their own careers, training courses, as well as volunteering, can lead to the development of appropriate work habits, necessary for the future jobs of graduates (González et al, 2019).…”

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Level of Tertiary Education in the European Union

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Proceedings of the International Management Conference

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Through the skills they acquire upon graduation, higher education is increasingly important. Cooperation between different higher education institutions, as well as joint support for university programs, has contributed to increasing student mobility. The article presents an analysis of the level of tertiary education for the population of the European Union, aged between 25 and 34 years. The application of new technologies requires highly qualified people. Given the demands that will come from the labor market, higher education will need to take advantage of the opportunity to provide flexible and modular learning pathways.

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“…They have shifted their teaching methods significantly from traditional one to using technology tools to enhance students' performance in mastering English language skills. Various studies have been done for the purpose of improving quality of education and pedagogy among students and teachers around the world and more specifically the use of technology in teaching and learning for English language skills to meet the countries' demand and expectation (Muslem & Abbas, 2017;Qader & Yalcin-Arslan, 2019;Danaher & Schoepp, 2020;Aditya, 2021). The ability to communicate in English through wrtitten form is very essential.…”

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The effects of using blog-assisted language learning (BALL) in improving non-native students’ English writing skill in higher education; does it work?

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Marhaban

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J. Technol. Sci. Educ.

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Improving students’ writing skill at higher education level in Indonesia through using technology becomes a primary attention given by the researchers. Blog-Assisted Language Learning (BALL) is one of the best alternative medium of improving students’ writing skill. This BALL is never used by the lecturers who are teaching writing skill to students at State Islamic University of Ar-Raniry, Banda Aceh. Therefore, the objectives of this study are to investigate if there is a significant different between students who are taugh by using Bog-Assisted Language Learning (BALL) and without in term of students’ writing skill at State Islamic University of Ar-Raniry, Banda Aceh, Indonesia. Additionally, this study also investigates the students’ response toward the use of BALL in teaching and learning process of writing skill. The study involved 40 third year English students of the State Islamic University of Ar-Raniry, Banda Aceh. The study employed quantitative method in collecting the data through pre-and post-writing tests and a set of questionnaire for both groups; experiment and control. The data collected were analysed using descriptive statistic. The results showed that the use of BALL in teaching writing improved significantly rather than students who were taught without using BALL. In addition, the majority of students’ response toward the implementation of BALL in teaching writing skill were positive. Therefore, the use of BALL in teaching and learning writing at English Department students of State Islamic University of Ar-Raniry can improve students’ writing skill.

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Effective Assessment of Workplace Problem-Solving in Higher Education

Cited by 6 publications

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Importance of Social Competency Development During Business University Studies

Importance of Social Competency Development During Business University Studies

Level of Tertiary Education in the European Union

The effects of using blog-assisted language learning (BALL) in improving non-native students’ English writing skill in higher education; does it work?

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