fragmented skill
[FRAG-men-tid skil]
nounpl: fragmented skills
habilidade fragmentada
1. A competency or ability that is incomplete, disjointed, or lacking coherence; knowledge or proficiency in a particular area that exists in disconnected pieces rather than as an integrated whole
His fragmented skills in programming prevented him from completing complex projects independently.
Suas habilidades fragmentadas em programação o impediram de completar projetos complexos independentemente.
2. In education and training contexts, partial mastery of a subject without understanding the underlying principles or connections between concepts
The student demonstrated fragmented skills in mathematics, able to solve certain problems but unable to apply concepts to new situations.
O aluno demonstrou habilidades fragmentadas em matemática, capaz de resolver certos problemas, mas incapaz de aplicar conceitos a novas situações.
This term is increasingly used in Brazilian and Portuguese educational reform discussions, particularly in discussions about vocational training and the need for more integrated curriculum approaches. In corporate contexts in Brazil, 'habilidades fragmentadas' is often mentioned when discussing skill development gaps that hinder professional advancement. The term reflects a growing concern in both countries about ensuring that workers possess not just isolated technical skills but integrated, transferable competencies.
Related Idioms & Phrases
jack of all trades, master of none
knowing a little bit of everything but mastering nothing
skill gaps
half-baked knowledge
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