Lesson 2: Generic competences

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Generic competencies apply across the curriculum and can be developed in all subjects. They are transferable and applicable to a range of situations including employment and it is through these competencies that learners develop their higher order thinking and deepen their learning: critical thinking, creativity and innovation, research and problem-solving, communication, co-operation, interpersonal management and life skills, lifelong learning.

The table below provides generic competencies and their descriptors:

Table 2 Generic Competence Descriptor

Generic Competence

Competence Descriptors:  what learners are able to demonstrate during the learning process

Critical thinking

Think reflectively, broadly and logically about challenges encountered in all situations.

Weigh up evidence and make appropriate decisions based on experience and relevant learning.

Think imaginatively and evaluate ideas in a meaningful way before arriving at a conclusion.

Explore and evaluate alternative explanations to those presented by others.

Creativity and innovation

Responding creatively to different challenges encountered in life.

Use imagination beyond knowledge provided to generate new ideas to enrich learning.

Take initiative to explore challenges and ideas in order to construct new concepts.

Generate original ideas and apply them in learning situations.

Demonstrate resilience when faced with learning challenges.

Research and problem solving

Be resourceful in finding answers to questions and solutions to problems.

Produce new knowledge based on research of existing information and concepts and sound judgment in developing viable solutions.

Explain phenomena based on findings from information gathered or provided.

Communication

 

Communicating and conveying confidently and effectively information and ideas, through speaking and writing and other forms of communication, using correct language structures and relevant vocabulary in a range of social and cultural contexts.

Comprehending language through listening and reading.

Using oral and written language to discuss, argue and debate a variety of themes in a logical and appealing manner.

Communicating clearly and confidently using a range of linguistic, symbolic, representational and physical expression.

Developing and communicating formal messages and speech appropriate to the target recipient or audience.

Cooperation, interpersonal management, life skills

Co-operating with others as a team in whatever task assigned.

Adapting to different situations including the world of work.

Demonstrating a sense of personal and social responsibility and making ethical decisions and judgments.

Respecting others' rights, views and feelings.

Having positive ethical and moral attitudes with socially acceptable behaviour.

Performing practical activities related to environmental conservation and protection.

Advocating for personal, family and community health, hygiene and nutrition.

Developing motor skills to perform a variety of physical activities for fitness, health, leisure and social interaction.

Lifelong learning

Taking initiative to update knowledge and skills with minimum external support.

Coping with the evolution of knowledge and technology advances for personal fulfilment. 

Seeking out acquaintances more knowledgeable in areas that need personal improvement and development.

Exploiting all opportunities available to improve on knowledge and skills.

This is the end of Lesson 2.