micro-skill
[/ˈmaɪ.kroʊ.skɪl/]
nounpl: micro-skills
microcompetência
1. A small, specific, and measurable component skill that contributes to a larger competency or task
Active listening is a micro-skill essential for effective communication.
A escuta ativa é uma microcompetência essencial para uma comunicação eficaz.
2. In education and training, a discrete behavioral ability that can be taught and assessed independently
Breaking down the writing process into micro-skills helps students improve their essays.
Dividir o processo de escrita em microcompetências ajuda os alunos a melhorar seus ensaios.
3. In professional development, a focused capability that combines with others to build expertise
Time management and delegation are micro-skills that managers must develop.
Gestão de tempo e delegação são microcompetências que gerentes devem desenvolver.
The term 'micro-skill' gained prominence in both American and Brazilian educational systems through competency-based learning frameworks, particularly in corporate training and language instruction. In Brazil, it reflects the pedagogical shift toward task-based learning and modular development programs common in tech companies and international education sectors.
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