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Christin Kleinsorgen1, Evelyn Steinberg2, Rudolf Dömötör3
1University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Foundation, ZELDA - Centre for E-Learning, Didactics and Educational Research, E-Learning-Department, Hannover, Germany.
GMS Journal for Medical Education
|April 7, 2021
Summary
Veterinary education is enhancing soft skills training. The SOFTVETS project developed a competence model with communication, entrepreneurial, and digital skills for European veterinary curricula.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Education
- Higher Education Pedagogy
Background:
- Increasing demand for key competence training in veterinary education.
- Need for a standardized soft skills curriculum across European veterinary higher education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To collaboratively develop the first work package of the SOFTVETS project.
- To create a comprehensive competence model for soft skills in veterinary education.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and inventory of current key competence training practices.
- Development of initial recommendations based on quality management handbook.
- Iterative expert reviews involving international participants.
Main Results:
- A competence model comprising three areas: communication (10 competences), entrepreneurial (9 competences), and digital (8 competences).
- Involvement of experts from five European countries in the model's development.
Conclusions:
- The SOFTVETS competence model will guide the integration of soft skills training into veterinary curricula.
- Future work includes developing learning objectives, teaching methods, and an evaluation toolkit.
- The model serves as a tool for identifying and addressing curricular deficiencies.
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