Towards Competence-Oriented Higher Education: A Systematic Literature Review of the Different Perspectives on Successful Exit Profiles

Autor/in	Brauer, Sanna
Titel	Towards Competence-Oriented Higher Education: A Systematic Literature Review of the Different Perspectives on Successful Exit Profiles
Quelle	In: Education & Training, 63 (2021) 9, S.1376-1390 (15 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Brauer, Sanna)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0040-0912
DOI	10.1108/ET-07-2020-0216
Schlagwörter	Competency Based Education; Higher Education; Teacher Education; Educational Research; College Graduates; Expectation; Education Work Relationship; Curriculum Development; Foreign Countries; European Union + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Education; Competence; Competency; Competency-based education; Unterricht; Kompetenzorientierte Methode; Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen; Lehrerausbildung; Lehrerbildung; Bildungsforschung; Pädagogische Forschung; Hochschulabsolvent; Hochschulabsolventin; Expectancy; Erwartung; Curriculum; Development; Curriculumentwicklung; Lehrplan; Entwicklung; Ausland
Abstract	Purpose: The twenty-first century education system seeks to meet the societal demands of economic effectiveness and the unique professional development needs of individuals. This paper aims to discuss the qualities of competence-oriented educational processes and the recent movement towards competence-based curricula in higher education. Design/methodology/approach: This study follows a systematic literature review (SLR) methodology to explore the concept of competence within the context of educational science. The subsequent thematic synthesis analyses the findings of reviewed publications regarding graduate attributes in competence-oriented higher education and their perspectives and working-life expectations on exit profiles. Findings: Interest in competence-oriented education, training and learning has grown in recent years, resulting in numerous theoretical and technical pedagogical applications in higher education. Nonetheless, ambiguous terminology presents a significant challenge, which is demonstrated by the inconsistent language of the study's results. Moreover, there is an obvious need for teachers' in-service training. The qualitative synthesis of this article will be useful for both educational and working life sectors to inform and promote different perspectives on competence-oriented educational processes. A clear articulation of competences is crucial for reforming higher education to meet students' interests and recognise their work-life needs. Originality/value: The concept of competence has been under-investigated in higher education research and practices. This study offers novel insights and practical implications for competence-oriented learning concerning the paradigmatic change across higher education. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01