TreKker Model - Case study on TreKker Model’s impact on self-beliefs

Marina Ventura (), Magda Rocha and Margarida Amorim
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Marina Ventura: Faculdade de Economia e Gestão, Universidade Católica Portuguesa - Porto
Magda Rocha: Faculdade de Economia e Gestão, Universidade Católica Portuguesa - Porto
Margarida Amorim: Faculdade de Economia e Gestão, Universidade Católica Portuguesa - Porto

No 3, Working Papers de Gestão (Management Working Papers) from Católica Porto Business School, Universidade Católica Portuguesa

Abstract: TreKker is an intervention model designed for students which aims to develop the individual as an integrated whole. This model was created to be used as a framework for individual skills development in an academic environment. As a result of the implementation of the Bologna Process, Higher Education Institutions in Europe are required to be more focused on skills and competences than on traditional lectures centered on technical skills (European Commission, 2009a). This article presents an exploratory study with students from the Catholic University of Portugal, Biotechnology College. In 2009/ 2010 we experimented with combining degree courses. These courses would then both focus on the same skills development and share assessment techniques. In this framework, the TreKker model was used to support the development of lifelong learning, emotional intelligence and transferable skills. Early results following the intervention appear promising in terms of increases in students’ self-esteem, self-efficacy and self-confidence. The study had some limitations related to number of subjects and execution time and must be repeated in order to have more consistent results.

Keywords: Skills; Emotional intelligence; Continuing Education; Self Efficacy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 28 pages
Date: 2011-09
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