Identification of transferable competencies and their impact on the paradigm change in higher education in the 21st century
2021
Smekalova, L., Czech Univ. of Life Sciences, Prague (Czech Republic). Inst. of Education and Communication | Snehotova, J., Czech Univ. of Life Sciences, Prague (Czech Republic). Inst. of Education and Communication | Jordanova, B., Czech Univ. of Life Sciences, Prague (Czech Republic). Inst. of Education and Communication
The article presents the results of a qualitative research of an Erasmus+ KA201 project “CATCH 21st Skills – Changing the Approach to Teaching in Higher Education”. The main method used in the research was a semi-structured interview led with six human resources (HR) managers of six Czech private companies. The aim of the qualitative research was to find answers to the question: Which transferable competencies are the most important for the graduate's successfulness in the labour market? After completing the interviews, the research team was able to link the concrete 21st century skills with four competence areas (sub-themes), to identify the two most important clusters of competencies (communication and collaboration) which are the most important for the employers. Secondly, the research team members found out what changes in educational paradigm would bring benefits for actual demands of job market. The conclusion of the paper offers ways and tools for development competencies among university students and it brings the description of the thesis for transforming the educational paradigm.
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