Workshop on Standardizing Approaches in Evaluating Graduate Attributes Competencies at CUT

Workshop on Standardizing Approaches in Evaluating Graduate Attributes Competencies at CUT.The Centre for Innovation in Learning and Teaching at CUT organized a workshop to develop a Competence-Based Assessment and Evaluation tool. The goal was to standardize approaches for assessing and evaluating graduate attributes competencies across all faculties.

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Participants and Background

• Participants: The workshop included representatives from various departments, including the Coordinator of Career Development, the Senior Director of the Centre for Innovation in Teaching and Learning, and the Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator, among others.
• Background: CUT has been involved in the development of Competency Based Learning (CBL) strategies through the HERESA Project. The institution received funding from the TAMs Programme, facilitated by THENSA, to finalize the CUT-Competency Based Teaching and Learning strategy. Prof. Victor Kordes, an expert from KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden, assisted in this process.

Objectives and Outcomes

• Objectives: The workshop aimed to introduce Competency Based Teaching and Learning strategies and develop tools for assessing and evaluating competencies aligned with graduate attributes.
• Outcomes: Participants learned about Competency Based Teaching and Learning and identified champions within departments to implement the strategies. The workshop also emphasized the importance of aligning assessments with the Learner-Centred Teaching and Learning and Outcome Based Education System.

Benefits and Future Implications

• Benefits: The workshop will benefit the Teaching and Learning division and the four faculties at CUT. It supports the institution’s vision of developing entrepreneurial, work-ready graduates and promotes social justice within Teaching and Learning.
• Future Implications: The strategies developed in the workshop will be shared through engaging programs, encouraging adoption at all levels within the faculties. This will help in assessing and evaluating competencies aligned with graduate attributes more meaningfully.

Conclusion

The workshop at CUT was a crucial step in standardizing approaches for evaluating graduate attributes competencies. By implementing Competency Based Teaching and Learning strategies, the institution aims to develop holistic, work-ready graduates while promoting social justice within the education system.