Competency is Such a Rare Bird

What do u mean by Competence? Competence means the ability to do something successfully. It means possessing skills and knowledge that allow us to do something successfully. When we feel competent, we can greet new environments calmly and confidently. It helps those around us to feel more comfortable and to seek knowledge in our own domain.

The term “Competence“ first appeared in an article authored by R. W. White in 1959 as a concept for performance motivation. Some scholars have so many competences, as practical and theoretical knowledge, skills, behavior, performance and emotional intelligence. Competence also helps to success in jobs too. Competencies include all the related knowledge, skills, abilities and attributes that to form a person’s job. The process of competency development is lifelong series of doing and reflecting. As competencies apply to careers as well as jobs.

Competencies are combinations of attitudes, Skills and knowledge that students develop and apply for successful learning, living and working. There are many competency types. They are,

· Critical Thinking

· Problem Solving

· Managing Information

· Creativity

· Communication

· Collaboration

· Cultural and Global Citizenship

· Personal Growth

Critical Thinking is one of the most important competency types. It involves using reasoning and criteria to conceptualize evaluation or synthesize ideas. Students reflected on their thinking. Because of critical thinking students and people can improve these abilities. They are questioning and analyzing, making judgements, and understanding.

Problem Solving is another type of competence. Students, people analyze situations, create plans of actions and implement solutions. Students approach challenges with creativity, flexibility and determination. Because of problem solving people and students can improve some abilities. They are identifying what is known and what is required to clarify a problem, approaching challenges with creativity and flexibility.

Managing Information is also another type of competence. Managing Information means organizing and using information for specific purposes. People and students evaluate and share information from a variety digital and non-digital sources. They are ethical and effective in how they use and share information. Managing Information is a very important thing. It can give many advantages. Some of them are sharing information, storing information, accessing information, enhancing information, clarifying and understanding.

Creativity is a set of important type. That means applying ideas to create something new. Students recognize opportunities to apply ideas in new ways. They are open to and play with ideas, take risks and adapt to changing conditions. Advantages of creativity are applying ideas in new ways, creating new inventions, playing and responding to feedbacks.

Communication is one of the most important types. It means sharing ideas, thoughts, feelings, emotions and information. Students engage in formal and informal exchanges with others. They consider how culture, context and experience impact messaging. People respects and have empathy and responsibility when communication with others. Abilities of communication are understanding, expressing ideas or concepts using appropriate language, sharing ideas and information, improving technological skills.

Collaboration is another type. It is working with others to achieve a common goal. People participate in exchanging ideas and sharing responsibilities. Abilities of collaboration are, sharing ideas and supporting others, taking responsibilities, building unity, working with others and having the quality of flexibility.

There are many benefits of competence. Some of them are selection, training and development, career paths, succession planning. These benefits help us to be a good talented and all around person.

Competency is such a rare bird. If you think you can do it that is confidence, if you do it that is competence. If you are talented in any field or you like to learn, then don’t give up carry on what you can do and what you like the most.

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by Nishadi Galgewela