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Validation of a Diagnostic Model for Core Competencies at the Higher Education Institute in Korea

  • Kim, Sung-Wan (Institute for Educational Innovation, Korea Nazarene University)
  • Received : 2018.10.31
  • Accepted : 2018.12.13
  • Published : 2019.01.31
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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to develop and validate a model for diagnosing core competencies at the higher education level. Based on literature reviews, a potential model for core competencies at university was suggested. A tool for validating the model was composed of 24 items, which were delivered to 226 professors and administrative staffs, 730 students, and 134 graduates & external industrial experts. Five constructs (core competencies) were extracted from the data collected among professors and administrative staff responding to the importance of the items. The results of importance and performance surveys on core competencies with students were respectively 3.28 to 3.66 and 2.68 to 3.28 (4-point Likert scale). Statistical differences between importance level and performance level were found in all the sub-categories of core competencies. Borich priority determination formula and Locus for Focus Model were used for the determination of the priority of needs. Importance survey among graduates and external experts showed that the mean of each items ranged from 2.80 to 3.76 (4-point Likert scale). The overall results of the analyses suggest that the final model is appropriate for measuring the core competencies.

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Fig. 1 Potential model of core competencies at a higher education institute

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Fig. 2 Final Revised Model for Core Competencies inHigher Education

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Fig. 3. Priority determination of students' practical skills by analyzing Locus for Focus Model

Table 1. Models of Core Competencies in Higher Education

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Table 2. Questionnaire Participants Information

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Table 3. Evaluation items by core competency and practical ability

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Table 4. Mean and Standard Deviation for Items

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Table 5. Relative Importance and Explanation Ratios by Factor

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Table 6. Result of Factor Analysis for 5-Factor Model (Model I)

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Table 7. Result of Factor Analysis for 2-Factor Model (Model II)

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Table 8. Result of Factor Analysis for 2-Factor Model (Model III)

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Table 9. Result of Factor Analysis for 2-Factor Model (Model IV)

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Table 10. Result of Factor Analysis for 2-Factor Model (Model V)

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Table 11. Result of Factor Analysis for 3-Factor Model (Model Ⅵ)

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Table 12. Difference of importance-performance and prioritization of core competencies.

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Table 13. Prioritization of practical skills

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Table 14. Mean and Standard Deviation of importance evaluation by graduates and external experts

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