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Competency-based education prepares students to think critically, act ethically, and innovate in real contexts. It bridges theory and practice, enhancing employability, citizenship, and sustainability. The book invites readers to rethink education for the challenges of our time.

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The book is divided into two parts:

1. Research Experiences – studies from Colombia, Ecuador, and Argentina on intercultural, civic, and technical competencies.

2. Didactic Proposals – innovative teaching practices, strategies, and projects that support sustainable development, communication, and citizenship.

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Didactics (teaching strategies) are fundamental. Effective evaluation methods must go beyond memorization and assess how students apply their competencies. Real-world tasks, teamwork, and problem-solving should be central to assessment.

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Teachers are no longer just content experts. They must be facilitators who design learning environments, foster innovation, guide reflection, and adapt teaching to student needs. Continuous teacher training is essential in this transformation.

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In a competency-based model, the student is an active learner, not a passive receiver. Teaching strategies must be participatory and contextualized, linking academic content to real-life problems and encouraging responsibility and self-regulation.

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Competencies are not just skills; they are a mix of knowledge, attitudes, motivation, emotions, and cognitive abilities. They enable individuals to act effectively and ethically across diverse contexts—professionally, socially, and personally.

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The text advocates moving from a static content-delivery model to a dynamic, student-centered approach. Competency-based education emphasizes real learning, critical thinking, and active engagement, preparing students to face complex professional and social situations effectively.

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Modern education must respond to globalization, technological changes, information overload, and social complexity. Competencies help individuals act autonomously, adapt, and solve problems in uncertain, fast-changing environments.

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Key goals include:

Designing a competency-based Master’s curriculum.

Organizing four international events.

Creating the REDEBEC academic network.

Promoting teacher and student exchanges.

All activities aim to strengthen higher education and prepare professionals for today’s challenges.

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The book results from an international cooperation between universities from Colombia, Ecuador, and Germany. Its main goal is to improve teaching in higher education through a competency-based approach. This involves shifting from content-centered teaching to competency-centered learning focused on students’ real-world needs.