Table 4 Faculty’s perception on competences-based student-centered approach
From: Perception and adoption of competency-based training by academics in Ghana
Statements | Strongly agree (1) | Agree (0.5) | Neutral (0) | Disagree (− 0.5) | Strongly disagree (− 1) | Mean score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CBT makes students technically proficient | 95 (31.7) | 121 (40.3) | 62 (20.7) | 10 (3.3) | 12 (4.0) | 0.46 |
CBT makes students innovative and creative | 138 (46.0) | 100 (33.3) | 58 (19.3) | 3 (1.0) | 1 (0.3) | 0.62 |
CBT gives students problem-solving skills | 125 (41.7) | 110 (36.7) | 42 (14.0) | 12 (4.0) | 11 (3.7) | 0.54 |
CBT gives students excellent communication skills | 98 (32.7) | 88 (29.3) | 52 (17.3) | 35 (11.7) | 27 (9.0) | 0.32 |
CBT makes students team players | 109 (36.3) | 97 (32.3) | 45 (15.0) | 33 (11.0) | 16 (5.3) | 0.42 |
CBT gives students interpersonal skills for work | 125 (41.7) | 105 (35.0) | 59 (19.7) | 6 (2.0) | 5 (1.7) | 0.57 |
CBT gives students self-confidence | 57 (19.0) | 98 (32.7) | 109 (36.3) | 22 (7.3) | 14 (4.7) | 0.27 |
CBT gives students knowledge of ICT skills for work | 109 (36.3) | 98 (32.7) | 68 (22.7) | 10 (3.3) | 15 (5.0) | 0.46 |
CBT gives students flexibility and adaptability in seeking alternative employment in a changing world | 73 (24.3) | 167 (55.7) | 54 (18.0) | 4 (1.3) | 2 (0.7) | 0.51 |
CBT gives students logical and critical thinking skills | 139 (46.3) | 109 (36.3) | 47 (15.7) | 2 (0.7) | 3 (1.0) | 0.63 |
CBT helps students become more reflective, self-directed, and capable of maintaining family and community relationships | 153 (51.0) | 107 (35.7) | 35 (11.7) | 3 (1.0) | 2 (0.7) | 0.68 |
CBT gives students knowledge of sociocultural demands at work | 132 (44.0) | 112 (37.3) | 52 (17.3) | 2 (0.7) | 2 (0.7) | 0.62 |
CBT gives students the ability to transfer skills to practical situations | 92 (30.7) | 100 (33.3) | 80 (26.7) | 16 (5.3) | 12 (4.0) | 0.41 |
CBT gives students the ability to network in a variety of situations | 98 (32.7) | 158 (52.7) | 38 (12.7) | 2 (0.7) | 4 (1.3) | 0.57 |
CBT helps students to organize and express ideas clearly | 83 (27.7) | 114 (38.0) | 74 (24.7) | 18 (6.0) | 11 (3.7) | 0.4 |
CBT gives students the ability to work methodically | 91 (30.3) | 124 (41.3) | 66 (22.0) | 10 (3.3) | 9 (3.0) | 0.46 |
In CBT, employable skills form integral part of the design and structure of study programs, assessments, and staff development | 99 (33.0) | 106 (35.3) | 60 (20.0) | 26 (8.7) | 9 (3.0) | 0.43 |
Perception index | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | 0.49 |