ASPECTS OF ASSESSING THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCE OF STUDENTS - FUTURE TECHNOLOGY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP TEACHERS

Abstract

Controlling and evaluating the quality of training of the learner is a mandatory component of the education system. The problem of the means of testing and evaluating learning outcomes in the various professional fields is important and therefore the article is devoted to various aspects of the assessment of the training in the Pedagogy of Technology and Entrepreneurship Education. Testing has been considered as a complex process involving multiple stages: preparation; carrying out the examinations; analysis of the result. The passages are shown schematically. Preparation includes: goal setting; the content of the content for verification; fixing methods and forms for verification; setting criteria and indicators for evaluation; technical provision. The conduct of examination procedures requires: instruction; independent work of students; verification and evaluation. When the result is analyzed, the actual state is established, the actual and set values are compared, the deviations are analyzed, and corrective measures are taken.Since the traditional system for verifying the knowledge and skills of students has a number of disadvantages and is less effective, more rational testing and evaluation methods are sought in the study. They respond to the specifics of the subject area of Technology and Entrepreneurship and enable to examine both the volume and quality of the knowledge, skills and competences of students in the field of technology and economics and their ability to draw conclusions, to take a critical approach to the obtained information to properly assess non-standard situations. An analysis of some specific techniques for verifying and assessing students' knowledge is presented. Specific methods and tools for evaluation are described. The choice and construction of a complex method for verifying the knowledge and skills of the students in the subject disciplines is explained. Portfolio is mentioned as an alternative means of presentation and evaluation. There is a need for a generalized assessment of the quality of professional training. Based on Peicheva, Volkin and Naidenova’s research, we offer a model for a generalized assessment of students - future teachers of Technology and entrepreneurship. The views of the directors of educational institutions - employers of Technology and entrepreneurship teachers have also been studied. When selecting criteria for teacher recruitment, most of them rank first and second in the acquired specialty and the completed degree. Attitude towards work is also important.It is concluded that under the current conditions the examination and assessment of the acquired knowledge, skills and competences are becoming more and more important due to the need for objective selection and adequate realization of the personality. Therefore, professors responsible for the professional training of students should look for adequate methods and tools for effective testing and assessment.