A Micro-credentialing methodology for improved recognition-HE skillsl

Maina, M. , Guàrdia, L., Mancini, F. & Martínez-Melo, M. (2022). https://doi.org/10.1186/s41239-021-00315-5

RECORDING of a VIDEO TESTIMONY highlighting experiences and achievements

SELECTION of relevant content

MICRO-CREDENTIALS Provide recognition of students’ skills, and give access to evidence about their capacities and readiness for work. Single out achievements as additional signals that complement academic transcripts.

STUDENTS articulate -identify and communicate- the development of their skills to

The micro-credentialing process provides university recognition of employability skills on the basis of a transparent procedure and access to rich, concrete and multiple evidence, while increasing students' self-awareness, confidence, and external trust.

A Micro-credentialing methodology for improved recognition of HE employability skills

PROGRAMME LEARNING outcomes + professional & work experience

WORK EVIDENCE

ACADEMIC EVIDENCE

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PROFESSIONAL EVIDENCE

ACADEMIC EVIDENCE

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ACADEMIC EVIDENCE

WORK EVIDENCE

Digital skills

PROBLEM-SOLVING

academic EVIDENCE

Communication

Communication

Communication & interpersonal skills

Creative thinking

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diploma

Professional evidence

Digital Badge

ePortfolio

CUSTOMISATION of the ePORTFOLIO (formal organisation and aesthetics)

SUBMISSION for aPPRAISAL

INTEGRATION of the learning by linking experiences into an intentional whole

REFLECTION and SELECTION of relevant evidence in support of their skills

SUBMISSION for assessment

INQUIRY into the learning experience

Micro Credential

Micro Credential

ARTICULATION 2

EMPLOYER

Micro Credential

LECTURER

Micro Credential

ARTICULATION 1

b) a digital micro-credentialing system addressed to make the skills visible to prospective employers.

a) a competency-based ePortfolio as a transition tool from academia to the workplace along with

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