integrated ability
[ˈɪntɪɡreɪtɪd əˈbɪləti]
nounpl: integrated abilities
capacidade integrada
1. A skill or competency that combines multiple component abilities or knowledge areas functioning together as a unified whole
Reading comprehension is an integrated ability that requires vocabulary knowledge, grammar understanding, and inferential thinking.
Compreensão de leitura é uma capacidade integrada que requer conhecimento de vocabulário, compreensão gramatical e pensamento inferencial.
2. In education and psychology, the synthesis of different cognitive or practical skills into a cohesive performance capability
Language proficiency is an integrated ability encompassing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
Proficiência em língua é uma capacidade integrada que engloba habilidades de audição, fala, leitura e escrita.
3. A complex competency that emerges from the combination and coordination of simpler, foundational abilities
Problem-solving is an integrated ability developed through analytical thinking, creativity, and experience.
Resolução de problemas é uma capacidade integrada desenvolvida através de pensamento analítico, criatividade e experiência.
This term is widely used in Brazilian and Portuguese educational systems, particularly in discussions of curriculum design, student assessment, and professional development. In the United States, it's prevalent in educational psychology and competency-based training frameworks. The concept emphasizes holistic learning rather than compartmentalized skill acquisition, reflecting modern pedagogical approaches that value interdisciplinary thinking and real-world application of knowledge.
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