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German and English corporate mission statements as hybrid internal/external communication: Expressions of competence and HR competencies KU Leuven
German and English corporate mission statements as hybrid internal/external communication: the expression of competence and HR competencies Heidi Verplaetse and Birgitta Meex – Lessius University College Many different participants are involved in the text type of mission statements, both as referred parties as well as addressees (cf. Stallworth Williams 2008). In these terms the question concerning intended readership arises: are mission ...
Core markers of arithmetic competence in preschool children (Marcadores nucleares de la competencia aritmética en preescolares) KU Leuven
The numerical and arithmetic skills are critical predictors of academic success. In current studies, it has been questioned what numerical skills relate with arithmetic achievement, whether the non-symbolic numerical magnitudes processing or the symbolic magnitudes processing. In the current study a sample of 104 preschool children was taken. They completed a non-symbolic numerical comparison task, a symbolic numerical comparison task and a dot ...
Historical competence: ‘catch-as-catch-can’? Research into the optimization of the didactics for the development of historical competence in ‘professional bachelors in history teaching’ Vrije Universiteit Brussel
This contribution discusses the need for developing a historical frame of reference. It furthermore pursues the matter of the dimensions and implementation conditions relating to this frame of reference and introduces a potential outline for development.
Connecting Engineering Students’ Perceptions of Professional Competencies and Their Leadership Development Vrije Universiteit Brussel
The evolving challenges and demands of engineering require future professionals to have a broad skillset. To be adequately prepared for industry, undergraduate engineering students need to recognize the importance of professional competencies and develop their leadership identities. This sequential explanatory mixed-methods study investigated the connection between ratings of professional competencies that enable leadership (referred to as ...
Entrepreneurial competencies University of Antwerp KU Leuven
Prior research has stated that entrepreneurs and more specifically their competencies are central to the success of small and medium sized organisations. The current manuscript reports two studies. The first study assesses the psychometric quality of a questionnaire assessing competencies considered to be important for entrepreneurs in the literature. In total, 34,968 (aspiring) entrepreneurs were asked to indicate how often they perform ...
The interrelations between competences for sustainable development and research competences University of Antwerp
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore how competences for sustainable development and research interrelate within a context of competence-based higher education. Specific focus is oriented towards strengthening research competences for sustainability. Design/methodology/approach Following a hermeneuticinterpretive methodology, this paper builds upon a critical literature review to demarcate the theoretical framework and an in-depth ...
University teachers as versatile masters : evaluating the effectiveness of a professional development programme on student-centred teaching competencies Ghent University
In the ever-changing higher education climate, university teachers often rely on traditional, teacher-centred educational practices. While universities worldwide attempt to improve teaching quality by investing in professional development, many university teachers do not receive formal teaching training - even though teaching is often the largest part of their job responsibility. This study explores the effects of an evidence-based professional ...
A training intervention to enhance self-management support competencies among nurses : a non-randomized trial with mixed-methods evaluation Ghent University
Aim: To evaluate the process and outcomes of INTENSS, a training intervention grounded in Self-Determination Theory to enhance nurses’ competencies for self-management support. Design: Non-randomized intervention study with mixed-methods evaluation approach (2019–2020). Methods: The multifaceted training was implemented in six groups. Cluster-assignment to study arm 1 or arm 2. Arm 1 received a basic training module and arm 2 the basic module ...