Introduction and Personal Background
- The discussion begins with the representation of two flags, the flag of Colombia and the flag of Spain, which symbolize the speaker's birthplace and their current location, where they have been welcomed and respected, in Sevilla 10s.
- The speaker highlights the importance of learning from students, who have taught them about the local culture and language, including unique words and phrases used in Sevilla, such as "mi arma" and "non ni nada", which demonstrate the value of a student-centered approach to education 1m42s.
The Concept of Competencies in Education
- The speaker notes that traditional education often focuses on preparing students for exams, but this approach can lead to forgetfulness, and instead, they want to discuss the concept of "competencias" or competencies, which have three dimensions: knowing, being, and doing 4m6s.
- The first dimension of competencies is "saber", or knowing, which refers to disciplinary knowledge, such as the mathematical and architectural expertise required to build a bridge, as well as the ability to communicate effectively and work in a team 5m30s.
- The second dimension is "saber hacer", or doing, which involves applying knowledge to real-world projects, such as building a bridge, and requires a range of skills, including leadership, time management, and resource optimization 7m10s.
- The speaker emphasizes that the world is not divided into separate subjects, and that real-world projects require the integration of multiple competencies, including disciplinary knowledge and the ability to apply it in a practical way 9m30s.
The Three Dimensions of Competencies
- The third dimension, which is considered the most important for the future, is being good human beings, being empathetic, having values, and truly looking to the future to work with others, and this dimension is going to be the most important competence, 10s.
- The three dimensions of competence, including knowing how to be, knowing how to do, and knowing, must all be combined, with knowing how to be being the most important, as it is one of the most needed in a polarized, segregated, and divided world, 10s.
The First Competence: Permanent Learning
- The first competence for creating a bridge is permanent learning, which involves learning how to learn, not just accumulating knowledge, and this is based on the ideas of Marzano and Bloom, who proposed a pyramid of knowledge with memorization at the base and creation at the top, 42s.
The Second Competence: Autogestion and Self-Management
- Autogestion, or self-management, is the second competence, which involves learning to organize time, prioritize tasks, and work with others, and is essential for achieving success in the future, 2m6s.
The Third Competence: Use of Tools and Resources
- The use of tools and resources, including artificial intelligence, is the third competence, which can be used for creation, problem-solving, and investigation, and requires responsible and interactive use, 2m6s.
The Fourth Competence: Interacting with Others
- Interacting with others is the fourth competence, which involves learning to collaborate, cooperate, and be resilient and empathetic, and is crucial for building bridges in a polarized world, 2m6s.
- Interacting with the world is also important, and learning to speak multiple languages can guarantee success at a professional or personal level, 2m6s.
The Importance of Language and Global Interaction
- Learning to speak languages is an important part of interacting in a globalized world, as it enables the formation of global citizens who can think globally, which is supremely important 10s.
Talent and Ideas in Sevilla
- Sevilla has a lot of talent and many ideas, and it is possible to take this talent to other countries, which is why the concept of ideas being born in Sevilla and reaching far is agreeable 42s.
Expressing Oneself in a Multimodal World
- Expressing oneself in multiple codes is necessary, as it is no longer limited to written expression, and analyzing data and showing thoughts in different codes is crucial in today's complex world 2m6s.
Integration of Competencies in Real-World Projects
- The world is not divided into subjects, and projects require converging various skills, including disciplinary skills, how to use them, and how to work with others, which involves three dimensions: knowing, doing, and being 2m6s.
- Working with others and developing these three competencies - knowing, doing, and being - is essential, and individuals should evaluate themselves in these areas to identify which ones they need to work on 2m6s.
Conclusion: The Role of Education in Building a Better World
- The goal is to create bridges that bring people closer, make them more resilient, and create a better world, as education is full of new challenges and changes, and it is up to the youth and education to build a better world 2m6s.
