Value Finder

Student Learning

Question 1

Which of the following drivers would prepare students for the job market and future employment the best?

Think about the real-world application of the skills you want to promote in your course. What drivers reflect the current most sought-after skills in your region?

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  • Explore online learning platforms such as Coursera, Udemy, or LinkedIn to access courses and certifications in high-demand skills areas. These platforms often provide insights into popular courses and skills sought by employers.
  • Research job postings: Pay attention to the skills and qualifications employers are seeking in candidates. Online job boards, company websites, and professional networking sites are valuable source of information.
  • Labor Market Data: Access labor market data provided by your government agencies. These sources offer insights into employment trends, job growth projections, and skills requirements for various occupations.
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Question 2

Which of the following drivers would help students understand the complex issues of their community?

When working with people with different perspectives, values, and lifestyles, students develop deeper understanding of the complex social, economic, cross-cultural and environmental challenges. Such an understanding helps them to develop empathy, compassion and a sense of diversity and inclusion.

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Question 3

Which of the following drivers match the educational needs of your students the most?

Identifying students' needs is an ongoing process in which instructors collect information on students' interests, talents, social and emotional development, support needs, and learning throughout time (Purdue University, 2024). Think about the skills and/or competencies you would like to develop through this course. Consider the needs of your students. Which of the drivers represent them the most?

Extra Resources

  • Collect data through various methods to gain insights into students' needs and preferences. This may include online surveys, interviews, focus groups, observations, and analysis of existing data (e.g., academic performance, student feedback).
  • You can also check out our DICE Student Survey Report to get some inspiration.
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Question 4

Which of the following drivers would foster an interdisciplinary approach?

What drivers would facilitate the potential integration of course elements with other disciplines? Explore other relevant subjects your faculty/department/university offers and exchange ideas with your colleagues to find out how you could intertwine them. For example, if your university offers courses on "Emotional Intelligence" or "Communication Skills," "Social Skills" could serve as a potential driver for integrating course elements.

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Question 5

Which of the following drivers are in line with your university´s SDGs goals or Sustainability strategy?

Universities often develop sustainability strategies to address environmental, social, and economic challenges. These strategies typically focus on integrating sustainability principles into campus operations, academic programs, research activities, and community engagement efforts. Would it be possible to integrate sustainability principles and green skills development into your course? Tip: You can for example provide students with experiential learning opportunities to gain hands-on experience in sustainability-related projects. This may include internships or online internships, co-op programs, online service-learning projects, and research opportunities.

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Question 6

Which of the following drivers would help your students to thrive in both their professional and personal lives?

Life skills are essential for success in all aspects of life beyond academics. Tip: Encourage creation of online peer learning and support networks where students can collaborate, share knowledge, and learn from each other. Digital peer mentoring programs, study groups, and peer tutoring initiatives will teach students to work in teams, foster communication, and empathy skills. Tip: establish online mentorship programs where students can receive guidance and support from faculty members, alumni, or professionals in their field of study. Mentors can provide valuable advice, share experiences, and serve as role models for developing life competencies.

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  • Incorporate life skills development into the course via dedicated modules (e.g. in the learning management systems such as Moodle), workshops or webinars through online conference tools (Zoom, Google Meet or MS Teams). You can cover topics such as communication skills, time management, stress management or interpersonal skills.
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Disclaimer

This project has been funded with support from the European Commission under the Grant Agreement Number 2022-1-SK01-KA220-HED-000087668. This website reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

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