mPLAT Competency Modelling Lester Gilbert Learning Technologies Group University of Southampton Outline and vision

The learning transaction  A lesson comprises a series of learning transactions, each to a purpose, where the tutor provides teaching input, the student undertakes learning activities, and feedback is provided and shared.

Learning transaction context  A well-structured learning transaction considers learner preferences, methods & media, intended learning outcomes, subject matter content, and formative assessment.  In particular, the intended learning outcomes, or desired competencies, inform the purpose of the transaction and the student activity.

LT context detail

Competency models  Establish formal structures for competency, intended learning outcomes, educational objectives, student achievement, prior experiential learning, prerequisites, award criteria, …  Example:

A competence model: IMS RDCEO  Reusable Definition of Competency or Educational Objective RDCEO Identifier Title Description Definition Metadata Definition

A competence model: HR-XML  Human Resources XML Competence Identifier Name Description Metadata Taxonomy ID Taxonomy name Taxonomy descr […]

A competence model: Sitthisak & Gilbert

A content model  Establish formal structures for subject matter content (knowledge and skills) of Properties (facts) Concepts Procedures Principles  Example:

An assessment model  Establish formal structures for assessment of competence Elements of competence Elements of subject matter

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