Introduction: Competency-Based Higher Education - A Pending Task) by Ingrid Martinez

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In education, a series of key competencies must be fostered to prepare students not only for academic and professional life, but also for life in society.

1. Cognitive Skills

Critical thinking and problem-solving: analyzing, reasoning, and making informed decisions.

Learning to learn: autonomy in the learning process, metacognition, and knowledge management.

2. Communication Skills

Oral and written communication: expressing ideas clearly in different contexts and formats.

Multilingualism: mastering more than one language to broaden cultural and professional horizons.

3. Digital Skills

Responsible and critical use of technology: managing digital tools, searching for reliable information, and protecting privacy.

Media literacy: interpreting messages in different media and creating digital content ethically.

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A shift in the discourse and paradigm of current higher education is sought. This involves shifting from a content-based approach that asks, "What topics or concepts should be taught?" to one that asks, "What knowledge, procedures, and attitudes should be acquired?" This constitutes an attempt to shift toward a learning-oriented approach. Therefore, higher education can be approached as a complex, flexible, and participatory setting where diverse actors converge. They are immersed in a changing social reality and must respond, based on their educational training, to the social phenomena and dynamics that continually emerge.

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Teamwork as a teaching resource in the curricula of Kinesiology and Physical Therapy programs in Argentina: the training challenge of generic competencies. Written by Gustavo Mórtola and Silvina Lespiau, from the Arturo Jauretche National University.
Quiroz Posada, R. E. (Coord.) and Rieckmann, M. (Coord.) (2020). Competencies in Higher Education: Research Experiences and Innovative

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An innovative and didactic approach to education combines active pedagogical approaches with the use of technologies, focusing the process on the student as the protagonist of learning.

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Intercultural competence concerns our mutual relationships and, ultimately, our survival as a human race, as we work together to address the global challenges we face. The acquisition of student IQ is increasingly considered relevant for international education practitioners. In that sense, Paige and Goode (2009) argue that if the pursuit of intercultural competence is the primary goal of international education, then international education practitioners need extensive knowledge of key intercultural concepts and theories.

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An approach to technical education involves understanding its role as a direct bridge between learning and the world of work. This educational modality focuses on developing practical skills and applied knowledge, preparing students to perform effectively in high-demand technical trades and professions.

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This collaboration seeks to strengthen competency-based teaching through the creation of master's programs, international events, and academic networks.

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The book's chapters, written by master's students in education, emphasize the importance of research in the training of university teachers. Critical reflection and the application of innovative approaches that integrate theory and practice, adapting to the needs of today's educational environment, are encouraged.

anabel231431 — 2025-05-08 02:48:21 UTC

In the chapter "Competencies: A Theoretical Proposal to Guide Their Development with Relevant Didactics," a conceptual framework is presented to guide the implementation of competencies in higher education. This approach highlights the need for didactics that promote meaningful and contextualized learning.

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Integration of education for sustainable development into competency-based training. This approach, from Colombia, emphasizes the social and environmental responsibility of higher education institutions, promoting competencies that contribute to the well-being of communities and environmental protection.