STUDENT LEARNING AND MOTIVATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORKS, TECHNIQUES AND CULTURE BETWEEN SLOVAKIA AND THE NETHERLANDS
1 Comenius University in Bratislava, Faculty of Arts (SLOVAKIA)
2 University of Groningen (NETHERLANDS)
About this paper:
Conference name: 20th International Technology, Education and Development Conference
Dates: 2-4 March, 2026
Location: Valencia, Spain
Abstract:
Formative assessment is frequently discussed in the international context of the current pedagogical community. Emphasis is also placed on the assessment of university students who represent the future generation of educators, teachers, and other professionals working with children and young people. For this reason, it is important to retain motivated students in higher education. The importance of intrinsic motivation to keep students in their chosen field of study and, at the same time, in their future profession can be considered one of the key factors. As well as the motivation to succeed in learning outcomes during their programmes. The aim of this paper is to compare the assessment systems, techniques and frameworks in Slovakia and the Netherlands based on selected categories, with an emphasis on the positive impact of university student assessment. The objective of this paper is to highlight effective ways of increasing student motivation and results during their studies. The focus is rather on aspects of reflective skills or skills training in general within the frameworks.Keywords:
Comparative analysis, formative assessment, understanding of studies, self-assessment, self-efficacy, student motivation, study trajectory.