How are students' interpersonal skills assessed in KOSSA?

Students' interpersonal skills are assessed in KOSSA primarily through collaborative projects and teamwork. This approach allows students to demonstrate their ability to communicate effectively, resolve conflicts, and work well with others, all of which are essential components of interpersonal skills. Collaborative projects provide a real-world context in which students can showcase their ability to collaborate and contribute to group goals, which is critical in both academic and professional settings.

Working in teams allows students to engage with diverse perspectives and challenges, fostering skills such as negotiation, empathy, and leadership. By observing students in these collaborative scenarios, assessors can gauge how well students interact with their peers and handle various social dynamics, giving a more comprehensive evaluation of their interpersonal capabilities than other methods might provide.

Other methods, such as individual written tests or solely relying on peer evaluations, do not capture the full breadth of interpersonal skills that are observable in dynamic team environments. Similarly, standardized testing methods might assess general knowledge or cognitive abilities but fall short in assessing how a student communicates and collaborates with others.