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Reference Framework for Planning Learning and Evaluation Activities

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Knowledge, know-how <strong>and</strong> participation<br />

Because a competency is developed gradually, evaluation <strong>for</strong> certification purposes focuses on<br />

knowledge, know-how <strong>and</strong> participation in relation to indicators of the students’ progress toward an<br />

expected outcome. However, since the evaluation is intended to recognize a competency, a decision<br />

must be made concerning its acquisition in accordance with job market entry-level requirements.<br />

The teacher must specify minimum expectations <strong>for</strong> the acquisition of knowledge <strong>and</strong> know-how in<br />

order to be able to attest to the quality of the students’ participation with respect to the targeted<br />

competency. The students must know what the judgment will be based on. These specifications will<br />

improve objectivity <strong>and</strong> help the students underst<strong>and</strong> what they need to do in order to catch up or<br />

continue their learning. They should also be aware of the evaluation criteria.<br />

What the students say about the quality of their participation is one method of collecting in<strong>for</strong>mation<br />

that helps the teacher judge their development of the competency. In the course of learning,<br />

testimonies <strong>and</strong> discussions about expectations can result in adjustments that will help students<br />

participate more effectively.<br />

The second example of a checklist with a uni<strong>for</strong>m scale is designed to evaluate the participation of a<br />

student or the quality of his or her actions in a given situation or activity. The teacher observes how the<br />

student uses knowledge <strong>and</strong> know-how in the suggested activity. New knowledge <strong>and</strong> know-how must<br />

be mobilized in different contexts. The checklist there<strong>for</strong>e helps improve observation <strong>and</strong> in<strong>for</strong>mation<br />

gathering. It allows the teacher to observe whether the student has integrated the potential <strong>and</strong><br />

functional aspects of the competency, <strong>and</strong> there<strong>for</strong>e the ability to act <strong>and</strong> the actions associated with<br />

its application.<br />

This type of checklist uses the same rating scale <strong>for</strong> all criteria. It is important to note that the expected<br />

outcome of the participation requires that the student possess knowledge <strong>and</strong> know-how that has<br />

already been taken into consideration <strong>and</strong> evaluated to support learning. The scale comprises several<br />

levels <strong>and</strong> gives the students guidelines to help them progress in their learning.<br />

<strong>Planning</strong> <strong>Activities</strong> to Help Students Acquire Competencies 59

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