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In 2003, extensive research and conceptual work was undertaken by the Ministry of Education in association with other agencies and the OECD to better understand the nature of generic skills. This work resulted in the shift in thinking from generic skills to the broader framework of key competencies, which includes knowledge and dispositions, as well as skills.

The purpose of this work is to develop a common language and understanding of key competencies to assist communication within and between education and employment sectors, and to support their explicit incorporation in all teaching programmes and qualifications.

In addition, significant work has focused on professional practice in teaching and assessing key competencies, including avoiding the trap of long checklists and burdensome assessment requirements.

It is intended to publish a discussion document in mid-2004 to stimulate debate about key competencies, a possible shared framework and professional practice in teaching and assessment.

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• Table of Contents

• The Baseline Picture

• Cross Strategy Indicators

• Raise foundation skills

• Skills for our knowledge society

• Strengthen research and knowledge creation

• Te rautaki mātauranga Māori

• Pacific people’s development and success

• Capability and quality

• Technical and Data Definitions