Program Overview

Introduction to the Pr³fungswerkstatt

The Pr³fungswerkstatt at Johannes Gutenberg-Universitõt Mainz focuses on the systematic development of competency-oriented examination formats. This initiative aims to adapt and innovate existing assessment methods, incorporating personal and social competencies into the evaluation process.

Objectives and Content

The primary goal of the Pr³fungswerkstatt is to support the development of competency-oriented examinations that align with student-centered learning objectives, corresponding learning activities, and feedback mechanisms. This approach is grounded in the concept of constructive alignment, which emphasizes the importance of aligning learning objectives, activities, and assessments to foster student learning and development.

Measures and Instruments

The Pr³fungswerkstatt offers various forms of support, including workshops, consultations, and scientific accompaniment, to help lecturers design and implement competency-oriented examinations. This support extends from individual consultations for specific courses to faculty-wide advisory services.

Knowledge Repository for Competency-Oriented Assessment

The Pr³fungswerkstatt maintains a collection of guidelines and resources on various didactic aspects of competency-oriented assessment. These resources provide insights into current research findings on the effectiveness of competency-oriented teaching and learning, as well as practical tips for designing assessment formats. The guidelines are continuously updated to reflect new scientific discoveries and best practices.

Higher Education Didactic Consulting

In addition to the knowledge repository, the Pr³fungswerkstatt offers higher education didactic consulting services to all lecturers at Johannes Gutenberg-Universitõt Mainz. These services include workshops on designing competency-oriented assessments and individual consultations on creating learning process accompanying performance feedback.

Research Areas and Focus

The Pr³fungswerkstatt's work is centered around several key research areas, including:

• Competency-oriented teaching and learning
• Innovative assessment formats
• Student-centered learning objectives and activities
• Feedback mechanisms and performance evaluation

Conclusion

The Pr³fungswerkstatt at Johannes Gutenberg-Universitõt Mainz plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality of teaching and learning by focusing on the development of competency-oriented examinations. Through its various support services and resources, the Pr³fungswerkstatt contributes to the advancement of higher education didactics, ultimately benefiting both lecturers and students at the university.