Questionnaire 3: Assessment, training and validation 1 2 3 Having completed the initial NC Skills assessment on the platform your competences in each area will be displayed visually. For example, using a ‘flower’ shown here, with green, yellow, and red colours showing competence in each skills cluster. Section 1: Self assessment Pilot country*CountrySwedenSpainIreland1. Please rate the items directly below for agreement on a scale of 1-5 (1 being ‘Don’t agree’, 5 being ‘Strongly agree’).The “flower” diagram gives me a clear picture of my NC skills in each cluster.12345I would like a more detailed diagram, with each of the 36 specific skills rated.12345The initial NC Skills assessment, looking at clusters, is enough detail for me to understand my NC skills profile.12345 2. Which method below would you prefer to identify which specific skills to focus on? Please rate the items directly below for agreement on a scale of 1-5 (1 being ‘Don’t agree’, 5 being ‘Strongly agree’). Feedback from someone who knows you about your levels of NC skills12345What general NC skills are currently required by the jobs market12345What NC skills are required for a job you’re looking for12345What NC skills you want to improve in yourself12345Other, please specify: 3. Which of the following methods do you think will best assess your NC skills? Please rate the items directly below for agreement on a scale of 1-5 (1 being ‘Don’t agree’, 5 being ‘Strongly agree’).A) A questionnaire to rate your behaviours in everyday situations.12345B) A tool that analyses your behaviour in past experiences and rates skills you wish to evaluate12345C) A role-play simulation where you can identify your typical behaviour in a given situation12345D) Structured feedback from someone who knows you12345E) A dialogue with another person to clarify your ideas about yourself12345A mix of all the above123454. If you chose a mix of the above, which items would you include (e.g.: A, D, and E) Press Submit and wait for further instructions from your Pilot Leader 5. Once you have decided to improve an NC skill, how would you like to strengthen it? Rate how effective you think they are on a scale of 1 (min) to 5 (max) in relation to the questions. You can ignore those that have no meaning for you. Q: Improve your comprehension of what the skill means?Reading a clear description of the skill whenever I need12345Having examples that show clearly when it applies successfully12345Looking backwards to past experiences you actually lived, and observing what you actually did12345Testing yourself alone in challenging situations virtually described (ex. games, situational tests)12345Testing yourself in challenging situations together with others, even if simulated (ex. Games, role plays )12345Looking ahead and observing yourself along time in your real life with the support of a guide12345Dialoguing with a guide/person12345reading structured feedback from others that know you12345Q: Raise your ability to observe yourself in action in your daily life?Reading a clear description of the skill whenever I need12345Having examples that show clearly when it applies successfully12345Looking backwards to past experiences you actually lived, and observing what you actually did12345Testing yourself alone in challenging situations virtually described (ex. games, situational tests)12345Testing yourself in challenging situations together with others, even if simulated (ex. Games, role plays )12345Looking ahead and observing yourself along time in your real life with the support of a guide12345Dialoguing with a guide/person12345reading structured feedback from others that know you12345Q: Improve your desired NC skill and change your behaviors?Reading a clear description of the skill whenever I need12345Having examples that show clearly when it applies successfully12345Looking backwards to past experiences you actually lived, and observing what you actually did12345Testing yourself alone in challenging situations virtually described (ex. games, situational tests)12345Testing yourself in challenging situations together with others, even if simulated (ex. Games, role plays )12345Looking ahead and observing yourself along time in your real life with the support of a guide12345Dialoguing with a guide/person12345reading structured feedback from others that know you12345Other comments6 What are the main features you would like to see in a course on NC skills? (Please check all that apply) Case studies showing the value of NC skills Videos and multimedia elements Real world examples of how NC skills can be applied Discussion boards Personalised learning pathways The length of the course Easily understood explanations of the NC skills Certification of the course Press Submit and wait for further instructions from your Pilot Leader Section 3 – Accreditation 7. How do you know when you have acquired a new NC skill? Please rate the items directly below for agreement on a scale of 1-5 (1 being ‘Don’t agree’, 5 being ‘Strongly agree’). I can explain how the NC skill can be applied in daily life12345I recognise my habits in relation to the NC skill12345I am able to change my habits to improve my NC skills12345I am more aware of my behaviour and those of others12345My opinion about my life situation has changed12345I understand how the NC skill influences me12345Other (Please specify)Open badges are a digital verification of your skills and achievements. They take the form of visual badges and contain information about your accomplishments in different areas. They can be added to an ePortfolio online to show employers your experience outside formal education.8. Had you heard about Open Badges before today?*YesNo9. If yes, please rate the items directly below for agreement on a scale of 1-5 (1 being ‘Don’t agree’, 5 being ‘Strongly agree’).I found Open Badges to be useful in giving visibility to my skills12345I found employers to be familiar with the value of Open Badges12345I found Open Badges to be useful when applying for jobs12345I found Open Badges and eportfolios easy to use12345I will continue to use Open Badges to showcase my skills1234510. If no, please rate the items directly below for agreement on a scale of 1-5 (1 being ‘Don’t agree’, 5 being ‘Strongly agree’).I can see that Open Badges have a value in giving visibility to my skills12345I am confident that I can learn how to use Open Badges with the proper guidance12345Open Badges will be useful for me in applying for jobs12345I will be using Open Badges to showcase my skills in the future12345I think Open Badges are not suitable for my set of skills12345 Δ
