egenvurdering
Egenvurdering, or self-assessment, is the process of evaluating one’s own knowledge, skills, or performance against defined criteria. It is used to promote reflection, metacognition and personal development, and can be applied in education, workplaces and informal settings. Criteria are usually drawn from learning outcomes, professional standards or individual development plans.
In education, self-assessment involves students comparing their work with rubrics, checklists, or exemplars, reflecting on what
In the workplace, self-assessment enables employees to review their own competencies, progress toward goals and readiness
Benefits include increased motivation, ownership of learning and better alignment between actions and goals. Challenges include
Etymology: the term is Norwegian, combining egne (own) and vurdering (assessment).