Generic Competences of University Students from Peru and Cuba
Author(s)
Miguel A. Saavedra-López
Xiomara M. Calle-Ramírez
Karel Llópiz Guerra
Marieta Álvarez Insua
Tania Hernández Nodarse
Julio Cjuno
Andrea Moya
Ronald M. Hernández
Date Issued
30 de agosto de 2022
Type
Article
Volume
21
Issue
8
Start Page
163
End Page
175
Abstract
Generic competences are considered to be the ability of people to adapt to changes, relate to others and work collaboratively. The objective of this study was to compare the generic competences of university students from Peru and Cuba. The study sample consisted of 248 female students from public universities with current enrollment in Peru (127) and Cuba (121). The data collection was carried out using the questionnaire on generic competences of university students (CCGEU), the Cronbach's Alpha reliability value was .979, showing a high reliability of the instrument. The results show that the mean of generic competences in Peru is 3.88 and in Cuba is 3.84, which are adequate levels. In addition, the dimensions Systemic competence, Interpersonal competence and Instrumental competence show sufficient levels in both countries. It is concluded that the generic competences in Peru and Cuba reach adequate levels, so they were developed in university students in a similar way. These results may be due to the fact that the evaluated samples have adequately developed these competences that promote the relationship, integration and effective communication among peers in a constant social cooperation, teamwork and sense of leadership.
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