Challenging traditional notions of competence as merely measurable performance, Cinzia Ritt set out to rethink how professional growth is understood and assessed in vocational education and training. As a PhD student working in collaboration with ENAIP Veneto and Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, she is developing a formative assessment tool that places agency — the individual’s capacity to choose, activate and direct their competences — at the centre of evaluation
By combining theoretical research with action-based inquiry, she proposes a shift from performance-based measurement to a deeper exploration of why and how competences are enacted. Her innovative approach reframes assessment as a reflective and developmental process, supporting tailored professional development pathways and fostering both individual flourishing and organisational learning.
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