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Competence Framework

Competence Framework for Learners
Competence Framework for Learners
Explore Learner Competences (L1-L4)
Competence Framework for Educators
Competence Framework for Educators
Explore Educator Competences (E1-E5)
The PULSE-ART Competence Framework (CF) tool provides a conceptual, structured, and evidence-based model that defines the essential capabilities educators need to foster Cultural Awareness and Expression (CAE) in their students through the arts. Accordingly, the framework is organized into two interconnected strands:
  • The Learner Competences (L1-L4) describes which skills, attitudes and knowledge are included and articulated in CAE, therefore informing how young people and adult learners develop CAE through art-based practices, engagement with cultural diversity, and participation in cultural and civic life.
  • The Educator Competences (E1-E5) defines how educators and cultural practitioners can support learners' CAE development in designing, facilitating and assessing art-based and culturally responsive learning experiences, in collaboration with schools, communities and cultural and creative organisations.
Competence Framework for Learners
Competence Framework for Learners
Explore Learner Competences (L1-L4)
Competence Framework for Educators
Competence Framework for Educators
Explore Educator Competences (E1-E5)

How is the Competence Framework structured?

Each competence is articulated in clusters that integrate three dimensions - knowledge, skills and attitudes - and described across four proficiency levels (1 Foundational, 2 Intermediate, 3 Advanced, 4 Expert), ranging from emerging engagement to advanced, autonomous and context-shaping practice

The framework was developed using a methodology that combined comparative research, stakeholder collaboration, and iterative synthesis. The CF was designed to reflect scientific evidence and educational practice by integrating perspectives from the arts, culture, pedagogy, and digital innovation. For more information about the methodology and phases of the process, please consult the following diagram. The CF is applicable across formal, non-formal, and informal learning contexts.

Access the diagram in PDF here.

Competences

A competence refers to the proven ability to apply knowledge, skills, and attitudes together in practice, across cultural, educational, and social contexts.

Clusters

Each competence is broken down into clusters or dimensions that group closely related aspects of practice.

Knowledge

What people know and understand.

Skills

What people are able to do in real situations.

Attitudes

The values, dispositions and mindsets people bring to their practice.

Proficiency ★

Proficiency describes how a competence is demonstrated at different levels of complexity in practice.

Foundational Intermediate Advanced Expert
COMPETENCES Clusters Knowledge Skills Attitudes Proficiency
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