Burgundy School of Business

Assessing skills and know-how with ChallengeMe

Valérie Ballereau, teacher-researcher at BSB, shares her experience of using ChallengeMe to assess the interpersonal skills and know-how of over 300 students through simulated interviews.

This innovative system has enhanced student engagement, critical thinking and collaborative learning, thanks to a two-phase peer review process. 

Context: Assessment of over 300 students on behavioral skills via role-playing.

Objectives: To develop students' interpersonal skills and know-how by involving them in mock interviews.

Approach: Criteria co-constructed in class to assess candidates.
Assessment of the quality of feedback received to encourage continuous improvement.

Benefits: Strengthening students' critical thinking and metacognition skills.
Increased commitment thanks to active involvement in assessment.

Valérie Ballereau

Lecturer and researcher at Burgundy School of Business