Competence

world changes in different aspects of life. The ability to communicate effectively with other individuals from other cultures is called intercultural competence. To be interculturally competent, an individual must have the correct knowledge and skills to effectively communicate with an individual in an intercultural context. Intercultural competence is made up of a few essential parts. These include demographics, technological, economic, peace, and interpersonal imperatives (2018). Demographic…

The words spoken are out there for the world to hear the second they are said and there is no backspace button to change that. This drawback of speaking is a problem for some and an advantage for others. My discourse competence in speaking is stronger than my discourse competence in writing. When speaking, my thoughts and ideas flow easily. This is unlike my writing because I do not feel hindered by structure, formality, or word choice.…

The main task of the preschool children's development is the formation of speech competence including the formation of speech activity. Speech competence is the ability to use language in practice (to express thoughts, intentions, requests), to use both verbal and non-verbal communication (facial expressions, gestures, movements) (Kravchenko, 2009, 39). According to Berk (1999, 358), there are several components of the language, such as that phonology, grammar, semantics and pragmatics. The…

address a problem before it damages the situation". Some preventive steps can be taken to avoid any such condition, these steps may involve arranging induction programmes and counseling session for trainees and making trainees work within their competence (Derry et al, 2013). Further, the relationship between supervisor and supervisee should be built on trust and respect and teaching methods should be more clinical-based which gives an additional opportunity for observation. Educational…

Industry Knowledge Foundational Competency The foundational competency of industry knowledge includes demonstrating proficiency in maintaining well informed of the growth developments in the industry. A training and development professional proficient in industry knowledge maintains own professional knowledge, keeps abreast of industry changes and trends, and builds industry sector knowledge (Arneson et al., 2013, p. 85). My level of competency in these skills is shown on table 3. In the…

This model can be used to explain the intercultural competence or lack of of the participants. Martin and Jimmy lack intercultural competence except for Erick who reflects on his actions and Client X who is tries to behave as Martin in their business dealings. Both Erick and Client X demonstrate development of intercultural sensitivity. When Eric…

skills, knowledge, positive attitudes, respect and compassion will qualify a nurse as culturally competent in providing care to people from different background. One concept I will talk about from this week’s readings is the concept of cultural competence care. The goal of every health care professional or nurse is to provide quality patient care to patients. To achieve this goal, it is important for nurses to better understand the culture, social expectation, the language,…

Competence is a primary aspect that contributes to the role of professionalism in nursing. It is important to begin competency in nursing school by understanding and performing the skills required. There have been instances during clinical rotations where licensed registered nurses have not demonstrated the use of proper technique during skills. Some of these unsafe techniques include breaking sterile field, inserting an intravenous catheter after contaminating the site, and administering…

Professor Joseph J. Caruso identified six phrases of cooperating teacher and student teacher development during the practicum. I think I am in the phase III: Competence vs. Inadequacy. According to Professor Caruso, “A triumph with an individual, a compliment from the cooperating teacher and other occasional occurrences begin to promote feelings of being an effective student teacher.” (Phase in Student Teaching-- Young Children, Vol.33, No.1, p 59) I deeply feel the same way. I feel accomplished…

present chapter provides a clear overview of the concepts of communicative and pragmatic competence with all its components. Also, it accounts for cross-cultural communication and its different aspects. 1. 1. Communicative Competence The notion of communicative competence was first introduced by Hymes in the 1970’s as a reaction to Chomsky’s idealized linguistic competence. According to Chomsky, competence is the speaker-hearer’s knowledge of a language while performance means the actual…