Transversal Competences in Language Education Quiz

What are transversal competences?

• Competences that are outdated

• Competences specific to language learning

• Competences relevant across all subjects

• Competences only for professional life

Which term is NOT used to describe transversal competences?

• Soft skills

• Interdisciplinary skills

• Hard skills

• Life skills

What does the OECD's Learning Compass 2030 aim to define?

• Cultural diversity in education

• Core competencies for language learning

• Knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values for learners

• Transversal competences for teachers

What is a major landmark publication mentioned in the text?

• UNESCO's Education Framework

• Council of Europe’s RFCDC

• OECD's Learning Compass

• UNICEF's Global Framework

Which of the following is included in the UNICEF Framework of Transferable Skills?

• Digital skills

• Physical skills

• Artistic skills

• Mathematical skills

What does SEL stand for?

• Systematic Educational Learning

• Standardized Education Learning

• Sustainable Environmental Learning

• Social and Emotional Learning

Which competence is featured in the EU Framework?

• Mathematical competence

• Entrepreneurship competence

• Scientific competence

• Artistic competence

What is the focus of the OECD Learning Compass?

• Professional life preparation

• Language acquisition

• Cultural understanding

• Historical knowledge

How are transversal competences currently treated in school education?

• They are only taught in language classes

• They are not taught at all

• They are embedded in curricula

• They are optional for teachers

What is one challenge mentioned regarding transversal competences in education?

• Insufficient technology in classrooms

• Overemphasis on standardized testing

• Gaps between specifying and implementing curricula

• Lack of interest from students