educational competency

[/ˌɛdʒuˈkeɪʃənəl kəmˈpɛtənsi/]
nounfemininepl: educational competencies / competências educacionais
competência educacional
1. The demonstrated ability to perform specific tasks, skills, or functions at a required level of proficiency within an educational context
Reading comprehension is a fundamental educational competency for success in all subjects.
A compreensão de leitura é uma competência educacional fundamental para o sucesso em todas as disciplinas.
2. A measurable outcome or standard that students should achieve by the end of a learning period
The teacher assessed whether students had met the educational competencies outlined in the curriculum.
O professor avaliou se os alunos atingiram as competências educacionais descritas no currículo.
3. The integration of knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values required to solve problems and perform effectively in educational settings
Digital literacy has become an essential educational competency in modern classrooms.
A alfabetização digital tornou-se uma competência educacional essencial nas salas de aula modernas.
In Brazil, 'competência educacional' gained prominence with the implementation of the BNCC (Base Nacional Comum Curricular) in 2017, shifting educational focus from mere content knowledge to skill-based learning. In the USA, competency-based education emphasizes measurable outcomes and mastery rather than seat time, reflecting a broader global educational trend toward personalized and skills-focused learning pathways.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
learning outcomeskill proficiencyacademic competencyperformance standardlearning objective
Antonyms / Antônimos
incompetenceskill deficiencylearning disabilityeducational inadequacy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
competência educacional
Standard term used in educational policies and BNCC (Base Nacional Comum Curricular)
São Paulo
competência de aprendizagem
Alternative phrasing commonly used in state education documents
Rio de Janeiro
habilidade educacional
Sometimes used interchangeably, though technically habilidade refers more to skills
Portugal
competência educativa
Portuguese variant; also used in European Union educational frameworks

Related Words

curriculum standardslearning assessmentskill developmentperformance-based educationcompetency-based learningpedagogical approachacademic achievement

Related Idioms & Phrases

to master an educational competency
to assess educational competencies
core educational competencies
21st-century educational competencies
to demonstrate competency
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