Framework Generic Competencies EN

FRAMEWORK generic competencies

Title 2

Interpersonal competencies

Intrapersonal competencies

Multiperspectivism

(Academic) Integrity

Communication Skills

Self-managament/ Self leadership

Collaboration

Reflection Skills

Critical and Problem-Solving Thinking

Systems Thinking/ Strategic Thinking

Being Innovative/ Taking Initiative

FRAMEWORK generic competencies

• Determine, together with your programme committee, which generic competencies are part of the graduation profile.
• Use the examples under the magnifying glass, adjust them if needed, to fit the programme level (programme-specific competencies) or subject level (course competencies).

Interpersonal competencies

Intrapersonal competencies

Multiperspectivism

(Academic) Integrity

Communication Skills

Self-managament/ Self leadership

Collaboration

Reflection Skills

Creative and Innovative competencies

Critical and Problem-Solving Thinking

Systems Thinking/ Strategic Thinking

Being Innovative/ Taking Initiative

• Handle knowledge and information critically and with a scientific foundation.
• Understand and apply the principles of (scientific) integrity and ethical conduct.
• Know the ethical issues related to one's own field of study.
• Recognize sensitive, moral situations and seek solutions, considering all interests involved.
• Find and retrieve digital information and assess the relevance of the source and content.
• Create and manage digital content (such as web pages), considering copyright and license regulations.
• ...

• Argue with quality (truthfully, comprehensively, without logical fallacies).
• Independently arrive at well-considered and reasoned judgments, considerations, and decisions.
• Be able to examine one's own thought process and, if necessary, adjust decisions, views, or actions.
• Recognize and detect needs and problems and analyze them in their context.
• Consider the impact of problem solutions on society.
• Identify and resolve needs and problems in digital environments.
• Think and act in a planned manner.
• ...

• Question the prevailing norms and values within a system, as well as the power structures that are involved.
• Show commitment to developing new ideas and processes (readiness to act).
• Think outside the box and introduce new or unusual ideas.
• See new opportunities or solutions for existing problems.
• Use digital tools to innovate products and processes.
• ...

• Have knowledge of and be aware of one's own and others' frameworks of reference (disciplinary, national, cultural, societal, etc.).
• Be aware of one's own prejudices, assumptions, and the limitations of one's own discipline.
• Be open to the perspectives and expertise of others.
• Question prevailing paradigms (in one's own discipline).
• Utilize different perspectives, such as cultural, international, and interdisciplinary differences, as an asset in approaching (complex) issues.
• ...

• See the interconnections and understand how parts of a system work together and influence each other.
• Visualize future alternatives to make informed choices in the present.
• Map out various future scenarios and consider and evaluate the potential effects of different scenarios.
• Have knowledge of sustainability challenges and their complexity.
• Be aware of the impact of digital technologies on systems such as the environment, social welfare, and health.
• Flexibly handle unfamiliar, uncertain, uncomfortable, or ambiguous situations.
• Dare to express one's own uncertainties and to make and admit mistakes (courage to fail and humility).
• ...

• Have knowledge of and be aware of one's own and others' frameworks of reference (disciplinary, national, cultural, societal, etc.).
• Be aware of one's own prejudices, assumptions, and the limitations of one's own discipline.
• Be open to the perspectives and expertise of others.
• Question prevailing paradigms (in one's own discipline).
• Utilize different perspectives, such as cultural, international, and interdisciplinary differences, as an asset in approaching (complex) issues.
• ...

• Set achievable goals and deadlines, and have the ability to evaluate and adjust them periodically (planning and organizing).
• Master current systems and techniques for storing, managing, and organizing digital data.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and adapt in order to modify and change one's actions (lifelong learning).
• Be aware of one's own knowledge and its limits, of one's own functioning, and the values and norms that underlie one's actions.
• Be aware of and safeguard one's own desires, boundaries, and needs (resilience).
• Be able to deal with negative experiences (resilience).
• Exhibit a sense of social responsibility and act from a sustainable perspective.
• ...

• See the interconnections and understand how parts of a system work together and influence each other.
• Visualize future alternatives to make informed choices in the present.
• Map out various future scenarios and consider and evaluate the potential effects of different scenarios.
• Have knowledge of sustainability challenges and their complexity.
• Be aware of the impact of digital technologies on systems such as the environment, social welfare, and health.
• Flexibly handle unfamiliar, uncertain, uncomfortable, or ambiguous situations.
• Dare to express one's own uncertainties and to make and admit mistakes (courage to fail and humility).
• ...

• Able to collaborate constructively and appreciatively in heterogeneous groups and utilize differences as an asset.
• Create engagement, establish relationships and networks in diverse contexts.
• Identify, frame, and resolve conflicts.
• Demonstrate (shared) leadership.
• Dare to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Create a safe environment conducive to constructive collaboration.
• Show interest in and integrate various insights/perspectives in a collaborative effort.
• Use appropriate digital technologies for collaboration (digital collaboration).
• ...

• Adequately and clearly express oneself in communication with both peers and non-experts (orally and in writing).
• Adequately and clearly express oneself in Dutch and in one or more foreign languages (orally and in writing).
• Possess language skills, specifically understanding, processing, and critically engaging with various types of spoken and written information.
• Have knowledge and insight into the importance and effect of multilingualism (in society).
• Possess social skills, particularly to communicate with diverse interlocutors in various contexts.
• Be able to monitor one’s own digital presence, identity, and reputation.
• Recognize and respectfully engage with diversity and (cultural) differences.
• ...

• Able to critically reflect on one’s own knowledge (frameworks of reference) and actions.
• Able to critically reflect on other viewpoints, perspectives, and disciplines and their significance for the field.
• Able to critically reflect on the broader societal and cultural context and its significance for the field.
• Translate reflection on one’s own thinking and actions into adequate solutions.
• Able to critically reflect on one’s own strengths and weaknesses and adjust learning accordingly.
• ...

• Question the prevailing norms and values within a system, as well as the power structures that are involved.
• Show commitment to developing new ideas and processes (readiness to act).
• Think outside the box and introduce new or unusual ideas.
• See new opportunities or solutions for existing problems.
• Use digital tools to innovate products and processes.
• ...

• Adequately and clearly express oneself in communication with both peers and non-experts (orally and in writing).
• Adequately and clearly express oneself in Dutch and in one or more foreign languages (orally and in writing).
• Possess language skills, specifically understanding, processing, and critically engaging with various types of spoken and written information.
• Have knowledge and insight into the importance and effect of multilingualism (in society).
• Possess social skills, particularly to communicate with diverse interlocutors in various contexts.
• Be able to monitor one’s own digital presence, identity, and reputation.
• Recognize and respectfully engage with diversity and (cultural) differences.
• ...

• Able to collaborate constructively and appreciatively in heterogeneous groups and utilize differences as an asset.
• Create engagement, establish relationships and networks in diverse contexts.
• Identify, frame, and resolve conflicts.
• Demonstrate (shared) leadership.
• Dare to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Create a safe environment conducive to constructive collaboration.
• Show interest in and integrate various insights/perspectives in a collaborative effort.
• Use appropriate digital technologies for collaboration (digital collaboration).
• ...

• Argue with quality (truthfully, comprehensively, without logical fallacies).
• Independently arrive at well-considered and reasoned judgments, considerations, and decisions.
• Be able to examine one's own thought process and, if necessary, adjust decisions, views, or actions.
• Recognize and detect needs and problems and analyze them in their context.
• Consider the impact of problem solutions on society.
• Identify and resolve needs and problems in digital environments.
• Think and act in a planned manner.
• ...

• Able to critically reflect on one’s own knowledge (frameworks of reference) and actions.
• Able to critically reflect on other viewpoints, perspectives, and disciplines and their significance for the field.
• Able to critically reflect on the broader societal and cultural context and its significance for the field.
• Translate reflection on one’s own thinking and actions into adequate solutions.
• Able to critically reflect on one’s own strengths and weaknesses and adjust learning accordingly.
• ...

• Set achievable goals and deadlines, and have the ability to evaluate and adjust them periodically (planning and organizing).
• Master current systems and techniques for storing, managing, and organizing digital data.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and adapt in order to modify and change one's actions (lifelong learning).
• Be aware of one's own knowledge and its limits, of one's own functioning, and the values and norms that underlie one's actions.
• Be aware of and safeguard one's own desires, boundaries, and needs (resilience).
• Be able to deal with negative experiences (resilience).
• Exhibit a sense of social responsibility and act from a sustainable perspective.
• ...

• Handle knowledge and information critically and with a scientific foundation.
• Understand and apply the principles of (scientific) integrity and ethical conduct.
• Know the ethical issues related to one's own field of study.
• Recognize sensitive, moral situations and seek solutions, considering all interests involved.
• Find and retrieve digital information and assess the relevance of the source and content.
• Create and manage digital content (such as web pages), considering copyright and license regulations.
• ...