ICT-rich and Competency Based Learning in Higher Education

In: A.J. Kallenberg and M.J.J.M. van de Ven (Eds), 2002, The New Educational Benefits of ICT in Higher Education: Proceedings. Rotterdam: Erasmus Plus BV, OECR<br> ISBN 90-9016127-9

In higher education the focus is changing towards development of professional competence of students: Students learn to apply knowledge in professional situations. Their results and competence development must be measured and assessed, just as in professional life. Characteristic of these professional situations is innovation with ICT as integral part. The associated educational concept is known as ‘competence-based education’. What is competence? And how can it be developed and ascertained? A control structure of reviews and assessments for competence based learning environments is proposed. Authenticity is pointed out as an issue. Three examples of competence based education are presented which are analysed with respect to control and authenticity