Book chapter 2016

Competency-based assessment: From conceptual model to operational tool

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Idrissi, Mohammed Khalidi
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Meriem, Hnida
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Bennani, Samir
Innovative Practices for Higher Education Assessment and Measurement
Journal · pp. 57-78
Abstract

Competency-based Assessment (CBA) is the measurement of student's competency against a standard of performance. It is a process of collecting evidences to analyze student's progress and achievement. In higher education, Competency-based Assessment puts the focus on learning outcomes to constantly improve academic programs and meet labor market demands. As of to date, competencies are described using natural language but rarely used in e-learning systems, and the common sense idea is that: the way competency is defined shapes the way it is conceptualized, implemented and assessed. The main objective of this chapter is to introduce and discuss Competency-based Assessment from a methodological and technical perspectives. More specifically, the objective is to highlight ongoing issues regarding competency assessment in higher education in the 21st century, to emphasis the benefits of its implementation and finally to discuss some competency modeling and assessment techniques. © 2017 by IGI Global. All rights reserved.

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Department of Computer Science, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat, Morocco
Ecole Mohammadia d'Ingenieurs, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat, Morocco
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