Key Competences for Students
🧭 L.T. Brown 的八大關鍵能力（Key Competences）
L.T. Brown upholds equal access to education and the philosophy of learning all foundational knowledge. The school emphasizes eight key competences essential for youth receiving basic education, aiming to support their future development.
1. Communication in the Mother Tongue
母語溝通能力
The ability to express concepts, thoughts, feelings, and opinions in one’s native language through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This includes vocabulary, grammar, language awareness, and adapting communication appropriately across different social and cultural contexts. Developing this competence requires constructive dialogue and a willingness to communicate with others.
2. Communication in Foreign Languages
外語溝通能力
This refers to the ability to use a foreign language (typically an official international language) for communication. In addition to skills similar to the mother tongue, it includes understanding the culture, society, and language variation of other countries. Key aspects include active listening, reading, speaking, writing, and a genuine interest in cross-cultural communication.
3. Mathematical Competence and Basic Competences in Science and Technology
數學和基本科學技術能力
Mathematical competence involves applying logical reasoning to solve daily problems. It includes understanding basic math knowledge and using logical and spatial thinking to represent formulas, structures, diagrams, and charts. Scientific competence focuses on understanding scientific methods and the impact of science and technology on nature, helping clarify problems and form conclusions.
4. Digital Competence
數位能力
Digital competence is the confident and critical use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for work, leisure, and communication. It involves searching, evaluating, storing, creating, and exchanging information online, as well as understanding the ethical and legal principles related to digital interactions and data management.
5. Learning to Learn
學會學習能力
This is the ability to pursue and persist in learning. It includes organizing and managing time, identifying learning opportunities, overcoming challenges, and applying existing knowledge and experience to new contexts. Self-awareness of learning preferences, proactive engagement, collaboration, and sharing learning results are all key to motivating oneself and building confidence.
6. Social and Civic Competences
社會及公民能力
Social competence includes behaviors necessary for effective interaction, especially when resolving conflicts or engaging with diverse cultures and social settings. Civic competence is grounded in concepts like democracy, fairness, equality, and civic rights. Understanding global history and social trends is essential to becoming a responsible global citizen.
7. A Sense of Initiative and Entrepreneurship
創新及創業能力
This is the ability to turn ideas into action. It includes creativity, risk-taking, planning, and managing projects. It also involves recognizing opportunities in both personal and business contexts, and understanding how the economy functions—laying the foundation for developing specialized skills for life and work.
8. Cultural Awareness and Expression
文化意識及表達能力
This competence involves creative expression of ideas, experiences, and emotions through arts such as literature, music, performing arts, and visual arts. It includes knowledge of local, national, and global cultures, geographic context, and an appreciation of contemporary cultural expressions.
