Competence-oriented methods training with Geographic Information Systems

Academic rigour and employability are complementary objectives of university teaching and learning. Defining learning outcomes and adopting competence orientation has become a formal principle of contemporary academic instruction. Using methods training with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) as an example, this paper outlines an established and transferable concept for competence-oriented teaching and learning to support the students’ cumulative competence development. The core elements of the concept are competence-oriented project work and learning activites that are combined and conducted through suitable assignments and teamwork across courses.

19.10.2012 | Angela Hof (Bochum)