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Higher education in Latin America is undergoing profound transformations. Globalization and the knowledge society demand new ways of teaching focused on the integral formation of students.
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Competencies are understood as the combination of knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values that enable students to act effectively in different contexts.
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Memorization-based and lecture-driven approaches do not meet current demands. Universities still largely rely on this classical model.
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Companies seek flexible, critical professionals capable of problem-solving and teamwork, which often does not align with what is taught in classrooms.
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Implementing a competency-based approach requires redesigning curricula, training faculty, and modifying assessment methods.
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Active methodologies (project-based learning, case studies, collaborative learning) are essential for developing competencies.
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Various studies show that the competency-based approach improves social relevance and quality of education, although its application is still limited.
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Teachers shift from being information transmitters to mediators, guides, and facilitators of learning.
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Students take an active, autonomous, and reflective role, developing their lifelong learning skills.
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Sustainable Development
Educating people capable of contributing to sustainable social development from their own contexts.

Autonomy
Developing the ability to continue learning independently throughout life.

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Although progress has been made, competency-based higher education remains a pending challenge. Institutional commitment and sustainable educational policies are required.
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