Sentence examples for definition of competences from inspiring English sources

A widespread definition of competences by Weinert (2001) says that competences are "cognitive abilities and skills which are available or trainable for individuals to solve specific problems as well as associated motivational, volitional and social willingness and skills to use problem solving strategies successfully and responsibly in variable situations".

They were given a dictionary definition of "competence" (ready for "necessities and conveniences of life") and told not to worry about setting a high passing score because some day more students would meet it.

In addition, the definition of competence used though overlapping with that used by Tuning, is however not identical.

As these different approaches to competence indicate, understanding the definition of competence is highly complex, and therefore it has to be situated within the context.

It is proposed that the shift in the definition of competence and in the categorisation of learning outcomes should be taken into account in the formulation of new European curricula or the updating of present ones so that they may reference in a more direct manner to the levels of the European Qualifications Framework.

That does not meet any commonly-held definition of "competence".

To design a training program, there must therefore be a specific definition of competence in CCE.

Still, there is a tendency for educational institutions to focus on their own narrow mission and definition of competence.

20 This may be a reflection of the ongoing debate surrounding the definition of competence and 'skill', 6 the methodological difficulties surrounding the monitoring and measurement of competence, 24 and the significant expenditure of time and resource required to collect and analyse competence data.

[It] Can sometimes be if you lack confidence then you might want to double-check your plan or double-check your management with someone more senior to make sure you're safe, as ultimately it's about the patient's safety than you thinking "yes I have the right diagnosis" [2011 Group One] As with confidence, the groups could not develop an agreed definition of competence.

Again, we limit ourselves to those who gave a valid definition of competence: RB4: [on education:] … I got this flyer and I read it carefully and I liked a lot what [the Greens] were offering there and what they were campaigning for.