Implementing teaching and assessment of competencies in the bachelor programme Food Technology

However, in the field of food technology it is not clear what set of competencies is most relevant to this and how these should be taught and assessed.

The objective of this research project is to investigate what the most effective and feasible educational approach is to teach and assess a large group of students food technology competencies. First, competencies will be identified, which are most important for food technologists and need more attention in the bachelor programme Food Technology, by using surveys and conducting interviews. The presence of these competencies will be mapped in the curriculum, to study how they are currently embedded in courses. Next, design principles will be defined, which will be used to design teaching and assessment methods. These interventions will be tested, to conclude whether these interventions are effective, and the intended outcomes are realised.