{"id":755,"date":"2025-08-08T07:23:23","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T07:23:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elearning.personaproject.eu\/?page_id=755"},"modified":"2026-03-03T14:17:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T14:17:43","slug":"methodology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/elearning.personaproject.eu\/sl\/hybrid-ai-system\/methodology\/","title":{"rendered":"Metodologija"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Methodology<\/h1>\n<div>\n<p>This section outlines the process of identifying and mapping relevant sub-competences from three key European competence frameworks\u2014Digital Competence Framework (DigComp), Entrepreneurship Competence Framework (EntreComp), and European Sustainability Competence Framework (GreenComp)to the six core modules of an agricultural training programme. The overarching objective was to develop a structured self-assessment questionnaire to measure learners\u2019 transversal competences in digital skills, entrepreneurship, and sustainability within agricultural contexts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Framework Selection<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>The selection of frameworks was based on their strategic alignment with EU education and training priorities, as well as their relevance to the skills needed in the agricultural sector:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Digital Competence Framework (DigComp)<\/strong>: Provides a comprehensive model for assessing digital skills across various domains,<br \/>including problem-solving, communication, and content creation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Entrepreneurship Competence Framework (EntreComp)<\/strong>: Defines key entrepreneurial behaviours, attitudes, and skills needed for innovation, resilience, and value creation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>European Sustainability Competence Framework (GreenComp)<\/strong>: Outlines the<br \/>competences required for sustainability learning and transformative action in<br \/>response to environmental and societal challenges.<\/p>\n<p>These frameworks were selected due to their policy relevance, structured design, and transferability to vocational education and training (VET) in agriculture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Sub-competence Selection<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A total of <\/span><b>18 sub-competences<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014six from each framework\u2014were selected for inclusion in the questionnaire. These were mapped across the following six modules of the training programme:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agricultural Financial Management<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agricultural Software Support Tools<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agricultural Sustainability<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Farm Entrepreneurship<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Groups in Agricultural Extension<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Robotics in Agriculture<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The selection was guided by the following criteria:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Direct relevance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to module content, learning outcomes, and practical applications.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Complementarity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> across frameworks to support integrated, cross-cutting skill development.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Practical applicability<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to real-world agricultural tasks and learner contexts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Mapping and Questionnaire Development Process<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The methodology followed a five-step process:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Module Analysis<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Each module was reviewed to identify its thematic focus, expected learning outcomes, and practical activities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Framework Review<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A thorough examination of the three frameworks was conducted to identify the most suitable sub-competences for each module.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sub-competence Allocation<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Each module was matched with one sub-competence from each framework\u2014resulting in a total of 18 unique pairings. This ensured a balanced and holistic competence profile across the training programme.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Item Development<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Reflective self-assessment items were developed for each selected sub-competence. These items were contextualised to the agricultural sector and phrased to allow learners to rate their perceived confidence or proficiency using a <\/span><b>Likert-type scale<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (e.g., 1 = Not confident, 4 = Very confident).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Validation and Refinement<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The draft questionnaire was reviewed by subject-matter experts in agriculture, education, and digital competences. Feedback was used to refine the language, enhance clarity, and ensure alignment with both the competence frameworks and the programme content.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Purpose and Application of the Questionnaire<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The resulting <\/span><b>self-assessment questionnaire<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is designed to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enable learners to reflect on their development across transversal competences.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help identify individual <\/span><b>strengths and learning needs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in digital, entrepreneurial, and sustainability areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support the creation of <\/span><b>personalised learning pathways<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and inform targeted training interventions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serve as a baseline and post-training tool for <\/span><b>programme evaluation and impact measurement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This methodology ensured that the resulting questionnaire is:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pedagogically aligned<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with the structure and objectives of the training programme.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Framework-based<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, drawing directly from established European competence frameworks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Contextualised<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to reflect the real-world demands of the agricultural sector.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Action-oriented<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, designed to support learner growth, programme improvement, and policy alignment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><p>\n        <a href=\"\/hybrid-ai-system\/self-assessment-questionnaire\/\">Instructions<\/a>\n    <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><br \/>\n<!-- {\"type\":\"layout\",\"children\":[{\"type\":\"section\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"style\":\"default\",\"title_breakpoint\":\"xl\",\"title_position\":\"top-left\",\"title_rotation\":\"left\",\"vertical_align\":\"middle\",\"width\":\"default\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"row\",\"children\":[{\"type\":\"column\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"position_sticky_breakpoint\":\"m\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"breadcrumbs\",\"props\":{\"show_current\":true,\"show_home\":true}},{\"type\":\"headline\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"Methodology\",\"css\":\".el-image{\\npadding-right: 4px;}\\n\\n.el-image svg{\\n    width:30px; \\n}\",\"icon\":\"search\",\"image_align\":\"left\",\"image_margin\":\"xsmall\",\"title_element\":\"h1\",\"title_style\":\"h2\"}},{\"type\":\"text\",\"props\":{\"column_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"content\":\"\n\n<p>This section outlines the process of identifying and mapping relevant sub-competences from three key European competence frameworks\u2014Digital Competence Framework (DigComp), Entrepreneurship Competence Framework (EntreComp), and European Sustainability Competence Framework (GreenComp)to the six core modules of an agricultural training programme. 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