Examining practically: Challenges in the design of practical intermediate and final examinations

Coverbild: BWP 3/2014
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Ausgabe/Jahr (Jahrgang) 3/2014 (43)
Seite(n) 20-21
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    englisch

In the course of an IHK initial vocational examination, the more practical element of the examination has a special status: occupational proficiency can be demonstrated by trainees in typical occupational activities and assessed by the examination committee in direct contact with the apprentices. The article explains in more detail from the viewpoint of the IHK organisation why the practical intermediate and final examinations, in particular, must satisfy special requirements.