Development of Performance Tasks and Evaluation Tools for Personality Subject in Competency-Based Education －<Personality and Communication> Course in J University

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to develop the performance tasks and evaluation tools for competency-based personality education in general education of college. For this, first of all, we reviewed the literature on competency-based education (CBE) and character education (CE), and then selected the subject <Personality and Communication> as a mandatory course for personality education. Then, under the consulting of experts on competency modeling and CBE, the essential learning elements of the subject were analyzed into knowledge, skills, and attitudes, while the behavioral indicators for the competencies were defined and developed, along with the performance tasks and evaluation tools reflecting these behavioral indicators. Lastly, the evaluation methods and tools were validated through Delphi Research by 6 experts. As a result, firstly, 6 core competencies to be cultivated (self-esteem, morality, responsibility, self-expression, understanding others and empathy, coordination and collaboration) were selected for this course, 63 learning elements, and 13 behavioral indicators were drawn as the criterion for competency evaluation. Secondly, 4 core performance tasks, and learning activities were designed to combine learning elements and to demonstrate competencies in complex contexts or interpersonal situations, like discussion worksheets, and team projects activities, personality growth reports, reflection journals, etc. Thirdly, evaluation tools for 20 evaluation criteria for 5 evaluation methods for all tasks and activities were developed and revised through Delphi research. Lastly, the significance and limitations of this study were discussed.