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competency-based learning

[/kəmˈpiːtənsi beɪst ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/]
noun
aprendizagem baseada em competências
1. An educational approach where students advance based on demonstrating mastery of specific competencies or skills rather than time spent in class
Competency-based learning allows students to progress at their own pace and move forward only after proving they have mastered the required skills.
A aprendizagem baseada em competências permite que os alunos progridam no seu próprio ritmo e avancem apenas após comprovarem que dominam as competências necessárias.
2. An instructional model that focuses on the development and assessment of clearly defined competencies or learning outcomes
The school implemented competency-based learning to ensure all graduates possessed the necessary professional competencies.
A escola implementou aprendizagem baseada em competências para garantir que todos os alunos possuíssem as competências profissionais necessárias.
Synonyms
mastery-based learningcompetency-based educationskills-based learningoutcome-based education
Antonyms
time-based learningseat-time learningtraditional educationgrade-based learning

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aprendizagem baseada em competências
Standard term used in Brazilian educational contexts
São Paulo
aprendizado por competências
Common variant in São Paulo educational institutions
Portugal
aprendizagem baseada em competências
Standard term in Portuguese educational systems, increasingly used in recent reforms
General Brazilian
educação baseada em competências
Alternative formal term

Related Idioms & Phrases

learning by doing
demonstrate mastery
skill-based progression
learning outcomes
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