An information system design theory for the comparative judgement of competences

Abstract

A Design Science Research project is presented, describing the creation of an Information System for the assessment of human competences while supporting learning. First, requirements that emanate from current mainstream competence evaluation practice are introduced. Then, design principles are presented to address the design requirements. Finally, design features are discussed that represent a concrete instantiation of the design principles in a working system prototype. The output of the design, development, and evaluation of the artefact are presented as an Information Systems Design Theory. This theory provides principles that can be applied in different contexts where the evaluation of competences is needed.

Keywords:

• Design science research
• comparative judgement
• computer-based assessment

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors.

Funding

This work originates from project ‘D-PAC : Development, validation and effects of a Digital Platform for the Assessment of Competences’ and was supported by the Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship [grant number 130043].