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Together We R.I.S.E. (Quality Enhancement Plan): Transferable Skills and Competencies

Bethune Cookman University's QEP R.I.S.E. (Reimagining Innovations in Student Experiential Learning) will focus on Collaborative Experiential Learning. Its subtopic is Using Experiential Learning and 21st Century Skills with 3 isolated pairs of skills.

Definition

Transferable Skills and Competencies

Must contain elements within the three competence domains.

Clusters of the three competence domains and examples of competencies.

Competence Domain*

Clusters

Examples of Competencies:

Cognitive

Cognitive Processes and Strategies; Knowledge; and Creativity

Critical Thinking; Information Literacy; Reasoning and Argumentation; and Innovation

Intrapersonal

Intellectual Openness; Work Ethic and Conscientiousness; and Positive Core Self-Evaluation

Flexibility; Initiative; Appreciation of Diversity; and Metacognition

Interpersonal

Teamwork and Collaboration; and Leadership

Communication; Collaboration;

Responsibility; and Conflict Resolution

National Research Council. Education for life and work: Developing transferable knowledge and skills in the 21st century; National Academies Press: 2012.