Is the Theory of Competences Competent?
Abstract
Today the theory of competences is extensively introduced into the practice of teaching, training and certification of qualified personnel . Many issues are published nowadays to provide well-grounded reasons of the validity and effectiveness of this theory application. However, on closer analysis, the theory suffers from many shortcomings, while the experience of its application in its current form shows its untenability.
About the Author
Guerman Grigoryevich Philippov
North-West Institute of Management - branch of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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Review
For citations:
Philippov G.G. Is the Theory of Competences Competent? Administrative Consulting. 2015;(10):157-164. (In Russ.)
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