Competences are commonly assumed to represent more than

the levels of knowledge and skills and to account for the

effective application of available knowledge and skills in a
specific context.
It is assumed that competence transcends the
levels of knowledge and skills to explain how
knowledge and skills are applied in an effective
way. They are easily identified with valued
capabilities, qualifications and expertise

The concept of linguistic competence
represents the cognitive structure and
rules that are necessary to produce
speech; in contrast, linguistic
performance represents the way speech
actually functions in practice when it is
contaminated by external factors.
Competence ..
Competence is a highly-valued qualification that
accounts for the effective use of knowledge and
skills in specific , usually complex, contexts: The
mastery of relevant knowledge and skills alone
is no guarantee of successful performances in
complex environments; individuals should be
able to select from their available knowledge and
skills in such a way that efficient and effective
behaviour occurs.



From a theoretical perspective, competence is
conceived as a cognitive structure that facilitates
specified behaviours.
From an operational perspective, competences seem
to cover a broad range of higher-order skills and
behaviours that represent the ability to cope with
complex, unpredictable situations (includes
knowledge, skills, attitudes, metacognition and
strategic thinking, and intentional decision making.
The problem of competence standards
When competences are chosen as the ultimate
objectives of education, they should be described
in terms of well-expressed behaviours in well-
expressed situations. If someone is labelled as
competent , his or her performances meet a
standard.

Refers to ones underlying knowledge of a system,
event or fact. It is the no observable ability to do
something, to perform something.

A cluster of related knowledge, skills and attitudes
that affects a major part of one`s job (a role of
responsibility) that correlates with performance on
the job, that can be measured against well-
accepted standards, and that can be improved via
training and development.


Is the overtly observable and concrete
manifestation or realization of competence. It is
the actual doing of something.
In reference to language, competence is the
underlying knowledge of the system of a
language. Performance is actual production
( speaking, writing) or the comprehension
(listening, reading) of linguistic events.


The state or quality of being
properly or well qualified.
Competence Brainstorm
Competency models are highly useful in
ensuring that students are doing the right
things, clarifying and articulating what is
required for effective performance.
Being able to demonstrate that the
behaviours and skills you identify and
develop are proven.

Competence

KNOWLEDGE A
SKILL
B
COMMITMENT
C
KEY WORDS
OBSERVED
BEHAVIOR
Discuss Memorizes Integrates Comprehends
Assures Proporcionates Formulates Comunicates
Plans Calculates Interprets Enjoys
Evaluates Programs Facilitates Express
Directs Supervises Develops Follows
Coordinates Designs Specifies Follows
Respects Shows interest Appreciates Increases
Participates Assigns Certifies Obtains
Controls Analyzes Informs Participates
Answers Distributes Consolidates Produces
Uses (information) Organizes Names Reads
Administrates Approves Interviews Registers
Establishes Authorizes Sends Revises
Transmits Amplifies Takes Revises
Listens Experiments Recognizes Shares
Faces Tells Paraphrases Tracks
Speaks Reviews Cooperates Undesrtands
Determines Installs Examines Verifies
Monitors Consults Identifies Writes
ACTIVE VERBS

Uses communication as a mean to express
thoughts, feelings and emotions in and out of
his/her school and family community.

Understands and studies the different cultures
using English as a second language.

Uses his/her English language knowledge to
improve his /her communication skills (oral and
written)
Examples of achievment
signs
Names medieval social roles
Describes life in a castle
Identifies European imports and exports
Tells about the journeys of Marco Polo
Describes the Andes Mountains
Explains hypotheses scientists have about ..
Tells about cause and effect in a paragraph.