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Reference Framework for Planning Learning and Evaluation Activities

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The following diagram illustrates the phases involved in acquiring a competency.<br />

Phases of acquisition of a competency<br />

Exploration<br />

• Relevance <strong>for</strong> the students<br />

<strong>and</strong> links with the other<br />

competencies<br />

• Review of prior knowledge<br />

<strong>and</strong> experience<br />

• Trigger activity to motivate<br />

<strong>and</strong> stimulate students’<br />

interest<br />

• Starting point<br />

Basic learning<br />

• Basis of the competency to<br />

be acquired<br />

• Essential knowledge <strong>and</strong><br />

know-how: knowledge, skills<br />

of every type, strategies,<br />

attitudes, perceptions, etc.<br />

• Active participation of<br />

students in competencyrelated<br />

tasks<br />

• <strong>Reference</strong> to one or more<br />

elements of the competency<br />

Practice<br />

• Integration/appropriation of<br />

learning through its<br />

application in meaningful<br />

tasks or activities<br />

• Gradual practice of the<br />

various steps involved in<br />

the competency<br />

Transfer<br />

• Application of the<br />

competency in a<br />

comprehensive task in<br />

accordance with job market<br />

entry-level requirements<br />

• Use of the competency in<br />

new contexts, <strong>and</strong> in a<br />

variety of complex situations<br />

• Demonstration of autonomy<br />

Transfer of learning<br />

Transfer of learning<br />

Enrichment<br />

• Per<strong>for</strong>mance over <strong>and</strong> above job market entry-level requirements<br />

• Continued learning in the school or in the workplace<br />

• Value added to established st<strong>and</strong>ards (entry level on the job market)<br />

The dual role of transfer<br />

It is important to note that the transfer of learning plays an ongoing role. It takes place gradually as the<br />

students move back <strong>and</strong> <strong>for</strong>th between their prior knowledge <strong>and</strong> know-how <strong>and</strong> their new learning.<br />

The transfer of learning occurs throughout the different phases of acquisition of a competency.<br />

The transfer phase associated with the acquisition of a competency is part of an ongoing process in<br />

which students master basic learning <strong>and</strong> practise using competency-related knowledge <strong>and</strong> knowhow.<br />

The transfer of knowledge <strong>and</strong> know-how takes place as the competency is applied in different<br />

contexts. It there<strong>for</strong>e involves the effective mobilization of both students <strong>and</strong> competency-related<br />

knowledge <strong>and</strong> know-how.<br />

From <strong>Learning</strong> to Competency 11

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