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virtual learning environment that promotes independent work, communication and social interaction
fulfilled the teacher’s and students’ expectations to a great extent.
Figure 2: Results obtained in the final questionnaire developed for assessment of competences
Comparison of means with relevant questions in the pre-entry questionnaire (see these questions in
Table 3.)
Table 3: Questions in final questionnaire developed for assessment of competences.
Learning Outcomes Data 2009/2010
Indicate to what extent do you agree
with the following statement:
I would be able to explain the main
topics of the seminar to a third
person.
I increased my ability to be able to
understand and interpret global
issues from multiple perspectives
(disciplinary perspectives e.g.
sociology, economics, philosophy
etc).
I developed confidence in my own
ability to express my own wellinformed
arguments in globalization
and sustainable development
debates.
I increased my ability to plan my time
and study independently.
I developed my ability to write texts
which express my points clearly.
Description of the skill /
competence
Final
12 students
Comprehensive understanding 5
Expectations Preentry
15 students
median median
Multiple perspectives 5 5
Confident argumentation 4.5 4
Planning & studying 4 4
Academic writing 4 5
I developed my capacity to evaluate
whether information is biased or
credible.
Evaluation of info 4 4
I developed my computer skills.
I developed my ability to
ICT 4 3
communicate with people from other Cross-national communication 4 4
countries.
I developed my ability to study and
communicate with people from other
disciplinary backgrounds.
I developed my ability to provide
constructive criticism on fellow
students’ work.
I developed my ability to reflect on
the quality of my own work.
Cross-disciplinary
communication
4 4
Constructive criticism 4.5 4
Reflection on own work 5 4
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