Diferences between capacity, skills, and competencies

In educational and social contexts, the terms "capacities," "skills," and "competencies" are often used interchangeably, leading to conceptual confusion. However, each term has a distinct meaning within the process of acquiring and applying knowledge. The following table provides a clear differentiation among these concepts, facilitating their understanding and application in educational and social processes.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Published
2025-06-05
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15604729
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Competency Development and Evaluation
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Diferences between capacity, skills, and competencies

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Diferences between capacity, skills, and competencies

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Abstract

In educational and social contexts, the terms "capacities," "skills," and "competencies" are often used interchangeably, leading to conceptual confusion. However, each term has a distinct meaning within the process of acquiring and applying knowledge. The following table provides a clear differentiation among these concepts, facilitating their understanding and application in educational and social processes.

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