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Chapter 2
Conceptual Frameworks for Understanding and Assessing Adult Literacy and Life Skills
1.
Introduction
2.
DeSeCo: A general conceptual frame of reference for key competencies
3.
DeSeCo and ALL are complementary research efforts in response to policy needs
4.
An interdisciplinary approach to key competencies
5.
A comprehensive frame of reference for assessing and developing key competencies
5.1
A demand-oriented approach to competence: the ability to meet complex demands
5.2
Reflectivity - the required level of competence
6.
The three-fold categorization - a conceptual basis for key competencies
6.1
Interacting in socially heterogeneous groups
6.2
Acting autonomously
6.3
Using tools interactively
6.4
Key competencies are relevant as constellations
7.
Relevance of DeSeCo for ALL and future assessments
7.1
Towards a common, coherent international discourse on competence and skill development
7.2
Situating assessment frameworks and empirical results in a broader conceptual context
7.3
ALL provides relevant information for the category of using tools
8.
A bridge between student and adult competence assessments
9.
Challenges for future assessments
References
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