The Bases of Competence: Skills for Lifelong Learning and Employability

Evers, Frederick T.; Rush, James C.; Berdrow, Iris

ISBN 10: 0787909211 / ISBN 13: 9780787909215

Edité par Jossey-Bass, 1998

In. N° de réf. du vendeur ria9780787909215_new

Synopsis :

The Bases of Competence explains what skills and competencies students need to succeed in today's workplace and details how colleges and universities can strengthen the curriculum to cultivate these skills in their undergraduate students. The book addresses the continuing disparity between the skills developed in college and the essential skills needed in the dynamic workplace environment. By providing a common language from which to work, The Bases of Competence enables both educators and employers to create educational experiences of practical and enduring value.

Drawing on more than a decade of research on companies, graduates, and students, the authors identify four distinct skill combinations most desired by employers--Managing Self, Communicating, Managing People and Tasks, and Mobilizing Innovation and Change. Using case studies and best practices from a wide variety of institutional settings and workplace environments, the authors show how developing competencies narrows the gap between the classroom and work--providing students with a portfolio of basic skills that translate into lifelong employability.

À propos de l?auteur: FREDERICK T. EVERS is associate professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology and codirector of the Centre for Educational Research and Assessment at the University of Guelph. JAMES C. RUSH is senior vice president of corporate services at the Bank of Montreal, responsible for change management and organization development. IRIS BERDROW is assistant professor of management at Bentley College.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : The Bases of Competence: Skills for Lifelong...
Éditeur : Jossey-Bass
Date d'édition : 1998
Reliure : Couverture rigide
Etat : New