CoGLIEx: exhibiting knowledge, skills and talent

In modern education, educators play a vital role in facilitating the learning process and supporting learners' growth through innovative teaching strategies that allow them to explore knowledge and improve skills independently. However, the overemphasis on traditional pen- and-paper assessments is not sufficient for developing soft skills. The Contemporary Global and Legal Issues Exhibition (CoGLIEx) is an innovative assessment tool that allows participants to showcase their talents, learn essential skills, and share knowledge on contemporary global and legal issues. It aims at developing innovative assessments by using exhibitions as a learning activity that identifies talent and improves learners' knowledge and skills. Integrating CoGLIEx into learning activities promotes the development of leadership, interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills, as well as fostering self-esteem, confidence, collaboration, and creativity among participants. Visitors of CoGLIEx also benefit from this exhibition as it exposes them to contemporary global issues and creates awareness of society's role in curbing these issues. Additionally, CoGLIEx also offers the opportunity of exploring possible collaborations with other organizations or stakeholders to expand the reach and impact of the exhibition. This could involve partnering with academic institutions or non- profit organizations to bring in new perspectives and resources, allowing it to have a greater impact in promoting learning and awareness of contemporary global issues. This paper opens for further discussion on the use of exhibitions as assessment tools in higher education.