1. Knowledge is not enough Åsa Cajander och Mats Daniels Institutionen för Informationsteknologi Uppsala Universitet

2. Exampel from work ads We believe that you as a person are: - Humble and willing to function in an open and creative organization - Independent in your work and have an analytic personality - Socially adept and like to help others That you are flexible, thorough, and engaged is something we take for granted.

3. What is Competence? According to the dictionary: ”Competence is a term for an individual's ability to perform a task by applying knowledge and skills”

4. Competencies as defined by OECD The ability to handle complex situations in a specific context –Using tools interactively –Interacting in heterogeneous groups –Acting autonomously

5. Competencies according to ABET Function in heterogeneous teams Communicating effectively Understand professional and ethical responsibilities Understand consequences of solutions in global and social contexts Practice life long learning Be updated on current issues Use technology and tools in a professional manner Apply subject knowledge properly Conduct and analyze experiments Identify, formulate, and solve applied scientific problems

6. Competencies stated as goals at Uppsala University Education should encourage independent and critical thinking, personal development and a strong student engagement The education should provide the students with knowledge and skills that prepare them for work life and further studies in Sweden and abroad The education should provide the students with knowledge and skills that make them sought after in the labor market

7. Professional Competence

8. Examination? How relates examing competencies and anonymous examination How do we examine competencies?

9. Which competencies are required where you expect to work?

12. Apply discipline knowledge Understand theoretical underpinnings and ways of thinking; extend the boundaries of knowledge through research

13. Thinking skills Apply logical and rational processes to analyze the components of an issue Think creatively to generate innovative solutions

14. Information skills Decide what information is needed and where it might be found using appropriate technology Make valid judgements and synthesise information from a range of sources.

15. Beehive discussion How are these competencies relevant for my future employment? How do people develop these competencies?

16. Communication skills Communicate in ways appropriate to the discipline, audience and purpose

17. Technology skills Use appropriate technologies recognising their advantages and limitations

18. Learning how to learn Use a range of learning strategies Take responsibility for one’s own learning and development Sustain intellectual curiosity Know how to continue to learn as a graduate

19. Beehive discussion How are these competencies relevant for my future employment? How do people develop these competencies?

20. International perspective Think globally and consider issues from a variety of perspectives Apply international standards and practices within a discipline or professional area

21. Cultural understanding Respect individual human rights Recognise the importance of cultural diversity Value diversity of language

22. Professional skills Work independently and in teams Demonstrate leadership Demonstrate professional behaviour Demonstrate ethical practice

23. Beehive discussion How are these competencies relevant for my future employment? How do people develop these competencies?

24. How do one asses personal competencies? How do one know if one has improved? Assessment centra –Personality test –Observations in realistic settings ABET: Self evaluation and site visit by experts Tacit knowledge????

25. Your personal learning contract Which three competencies do I want to focus on in this class (rank top three) How will I work to develop them? How will I (and faculty) know if I have improved ?