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Blum, Franz; And Others – Vocational Training: European Journal, 1996
An activity-oriented programmed examination describes an actual occupational situation involving a typical work assignment. It is a promising way to measure occupational competence through written examinations. (SK)
Descriptors: Competence, Evaluation Methods, Job Skills, Job Training
Watson, Anthony – Vocational Aspect of Education, 1994
Compares three competence assessment strategies that differ in the forms and amounts of evidence required and process of obtaining it: (1) performance samples; (2) workplace observations; and (3) evidence of prior achievements. Concludes that performance evidence may need to be supplemented with prior observations or achievement records and that…
Descriptors: Competence, Evaluation Methods, Job Performance, Observation
