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| Titel |
T-shaped competency profile for water professionals of the future |
| VerfasserIn |
S. Uhlenbrook, E. Jong |
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| Sprache |
Englisch
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| ISSN |
1027-5606
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In: Hydrology and Earth System Sciences ; 16, no. 10 ; Nr. 16, no. 10 (2012-10-01), S.3475-3483 |
| Datensatznummer |
250013508
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| Publikation (Nr.) |
 copernicus.org/hess-16-3475-2012.pdf |
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| Zusammenfassung |
| Global environmental changes introduce new challenges and expose future
university graduates in hydrology and related fields to problems of
unprecedented complexity and magnitude. The T-shape model is proposed as a
generic competency profile guiding the design of university curricula. This
model differentiates between cognitive competencies in a certain field (i.e.
hydrology; vertical leg of the T), and other cognitive/knowledge competencies
in neighboring fields (e.g. hydraulics, aquatic ecology, land use management
etc.) and functional, personal and values competencies and meta-competencies
(all summarized in the horizontal bar of the T). It is based on the holistic
model of professional competencies by Cheetham and Chivers (1996) and related
studies (Oskam, 2009). The T-shape profile should apply to all levels of
higher education (1st degree till doctorate level) in hydrology and related
fields. For the effectiveness of hydrologists as professionals, a variable
mix of competencies is required and further discussed. Key aspects are an
open attitude for learning, continuous professional development (lifelong
learning), and integrative and team working skills. Furthermore, a
stimulating learning environment that promotes active learning is essential.
As examples that substantiate the proposed T-shape model, the post-graduate
education programmes of UNESCO-IHE and the main outcomes from a university
curriculum workshop to promote education for sustainable development are
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