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Rev Elec Psic Izt 2013; 16 (2)

Reading comprehension as generic competence

Guevara BY, Guerra GJ

Language: Spanish
References: 24
Page: 319-339
PDF size: 214.23 Kb.


ABSTRACT

This paper makes a review of the study of generic competences - especially those that used in higher education - and distinguish it those that relate to employment, of the capacities of the students that make possible them the transfer of learning. As an example of the latter, it mentions reading comprehension and it describes some motivational aspects, strategies, techniques, features and programs to help promote it. Finally, it is considered need other competences that can function as "social tools" contributing in the student to better academic and professional development.


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