Effects of Individual Differences on Generic Competences: An Evidence from University Students

  • Shaheen Ashraf PhD Scholar, Department of Education, Mohi-ud-Islamic University Nerian Sharif, AJ&K
  • Nazir Haider Shah Department of Education, University of Kotli, AJ&K
  • Fazal-ur-Rahman Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad
DOI: https://doi.org/10.35993/ijitl.v7i2.1593

Abstract

The study investigated the individual differences and generic competencies of students at university level. The study was descriptive in nature and survey method was used for the collection of data. The population of the study comprised of 5206 students (2902 male and 2124 female) of nine universities. Stratified random sampling technique was used for the selection of sample from the population. A self-developed questionnaire was used for the collection of data from the respondents. Frequency, percentage and mean were applied for the analysis of data in this study. It was found that university students responded positively for the generic response (s) evidenced the individual differences in generic competencies as positively affected the parameters of (a) age of students (b) Understanding the university group tasks, (c) developing competences based on teachers guidance, knowledge including curriculum/syllabi and (d) document based knowledge including ICT and E-learning as well as (e) competence developed for future.

Keywords: Individual Differences, Effects, Generic Competences, University students, ICT, E-learning

Published
2021-12-31
Issue
Vol. 7 No. 2 (2021): International Journal of Innovation In Teaching And Learning (IJITL)
Section
Articles

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