Assessment of 21st Century Skills During an Innovation Challenge

Students develop soft skills through frequent feedback and reflection, but skill development is difficult to measure. Innovation skills are desired for many career directions. Innovation challenges, like the one described here, give students the opportunity to address real-world problems while worki...

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Published in:Journal of higher education theory and practice 2020-12, Vol.20 (13), p.79-108
Main Authors: Beno, Sarah M, Wingo, Nancy P, Berry, Joel L, Noles, Kristen, Tucker, Diane C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
21st century
Collaboration
Communication
Computer engineering
Confidence
Creativity
Critical thinking
Design thinking
Entrepreneurship
Feedback
Higher education
Innovations
Interdisciplinary aspects
Leadership
Learning
Nursing
Peer review
Skill Development
Skills
STEM education
Students
Teams
Teamwork
Thinking Skills
Undergraduate Students
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Summary:Students develop soft skills through frequent feedback and reflection, but skill development is difficult to measure. Innovation skills are desired for many career directions. Innovation challenges, like the one described here, give students the opportunity to address real-world problems while working in teams. We developed a toolkit to assess student growth in important skills needed to become effective presenters, innovators, and leaders. Participants practiced giving and receiving feedback about contributions and team dynamics. Following the program, students reported increased confidence in communication and presentation skills. Students reflected upon the importance of feedback and reported improved teamwork following guided reflection sessions.
ISSN:2158-3595
2158-3595
DOI:10.33423/jhetp.v20i13.3836