mPLAT Competency Modelling

1. mPLATCompetency Modelling Outline and vision Lester Gilbert Learning Technologies Group University of Southampton

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. LT context detail

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

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

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

8. A competence model: Sitthisak & Gilbert

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

10. An assessment model • Establish formal structures for assessment of competence Elements ofsubject matter Elements of competence

11. Interoperability