Peer Assessment Peer assessment is another competency instrument used in circumstances where group projects and collaborative ventures are common.

This article discusses how student assessment can be improved by using a competency assessment tool (CAT), based on the example of the aseptic non-touch technique CAT Abstract Assessing studentsâ ...

Given the crucial nature of their work, Sandeep Jauhar, MD, PhD, believes physicians should undergo periodic competency assessments after age 65.

For example, in the course "foundations for educational leadership and management II," Capella maps out eight competencies. One is to lead and manage an institution's operations and resources. The ...

How to Assess Staff Competency. Assessing staff competencies is helpful in making employment decisions, such as promotions, retention and termination. Rating employee skill sets also can be useful ...

The application of competency-based education in U.S. higher education is uneven: Some programs are just starting up; others are firmly rooted and flourishing as they serve today's non-traditional ...

The Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) continues to take shape with Grade 5 students across the country officially beginning their formative assessments today. The assessment, which will account ...

Abstract Assessing students’ clinical competencies using a competency assessment tool (CAT) is an essential part of nursing education. Assessors need to use CATs effectively to facilitate learning and ...