LAS COMPETENCIAS Y SUS TIPOS

Understanding Competence in Professional Training

Definition of Competence

• The concept of competence is defined as the ability to act by integrating knowledge, skills, and personal attributes to effectively address a problematic situation.

Ethical Framework of Competence

• Competences are linked to an ethical life project; they are not merely complex skills but tools that connect various abilities stemming from a student's deep decision about their professional identity.

Societal Relevance of Competences

• Professionals must stay updated with societal needs and challenges, particularly in Bolivia, to identify problems awaiting solutions within their fields.

Institutional Expectations

• Institutions like Universidad Mayor de San Simón provide clear guidelines for competencies expected from educators, emphasizing the importance of understanding institutional norms and expectations.

Types of Competencies

Basic Competencies

• Basic competencies include essential skills for social living such as oral and written communication, information processing, basic office software use, openness to new ideas, and familiarity with artificial intelligence.

Generic vs. Specific Competencies

• Generic competencies are common across many professions; every professional should understand project design methodologies, teamwork dynamics, talent management, academic writing standards, and data interpretation through statistics.

• Specific competencies pertain directly to individual careers and involve deeper technical knowledge necessary for planning courses and educational units.