Тools for assessingstudents' competenciesin the field of sustainable development

In the face of global challenges such as climate change, natural resource depletion, and
growing social inequality, universities play a key role in preparing specialists with sustainable
development competencies. However, a key challenge remains the lack of standardized tools for
assessing these competencies, which reduces the effectiveness of the educational process. Traditional
knowledge assessment methods, including tests and exams, do not fully assess students' critical
thinking, systems analysis, strategic planning, and interdisciplinary skills.
To analyze existing tools for assessing students' sustainable development competencies and to
formulate recommendations for their adaptation in higher education.
The study utilized a systematic review of scientific literature, comparative analysis, and
classification of tools. Particular attention is paid to identifying groups of methods: self-assessment,
observation, testing, project assignments, portfolios, and digital technologies.
The analysis showed that effective competency assessment is achieved through a combination
of various tools, which helps to compensate for the limitations of each. The integrated use of testing,
project assignments, and self-assessment was recognized as the most promising. The study's results can be used by universities to improve competency assessment practices and develop a national
methodology in the field of education for sustainable development. This will improve the objectivity
of the educational process and the quality of training specialists for a sustainable economy.