...”, “dialogic pedagogy”, “competency-based education”, “communication skills” and “collaborative learning”; Step 2, selection criteria were determined, including: (1) works with high academic impact or widely cited, (2) studies directly related to higher education and competency development and (3) empirical...

...’ expectations. Findings Results showed that while graduates displayed moderate proficiency in communication and time management, technical skills (TS) and adaptability were lacking. Communication skills ranked highest, with technical expertise rated the lowest. Both quantitative and qualitative findings...

... to choose vocational education, whereas students with lower levels prefer university for further education. Focussing on the later, more apprehensive students tend to choose science degrees, which are perceived as requiring lower levels of communication skills. Research limitations/implications...

... and communication skills) and the process to facilitate learning (motivation, intellectual challenges and learning in depth). The research validates some of the previous findings and argues that integration of debates into a curriculum enhances learning. Design/methodology/approach Third‐year undergraduate...