Skill

Skill generally refers to a learned or acquired content of behavior. The concept of skill thus sets itself apart from the concept of capacity, which is considered as a prerequisite for the realization of a skill. Can include ability and skill. Skills, for example, playing the piano, reading, writing, numeracy, speaking, football games and the like.

Word origins and word

The strange adjective finished derived from MHG Vertec, vertic for knowing how to go mobile, usual ' from. It depends etymologically ride, ride together, faran vart from MHG to OHG, willing, able, feasible, mobile, located ok ', and in the sense as it is in Latin paratus and promtus. , Ready ' is synonymous to OHG reiti, from German riding, traveling analogous to driving ( to go on tour '), Eng. but also MHG ready for, ready ', which illustrates the movement reference of the term. Customize originally meant in general, make ready ', then set production, performing, producing, in the state of usability '. The meaning of " property to be ready," with the property indicating syllable speed, is the High German word skill ' but got lost again early on.

Skill can be determined by Grimm with Latin habilitas (see habilitation, Homo habilis ) or facultas play Latin. The ambivalent role of skills in the sense of formal can be found in the legal language explicitly in contrast and complement to authorization - for example: Handlebar qualifications (proof of passing the driving test on the necessary skills) and driving license (driver's license ), or teaching certificate ( Facultas Docendi ) and teaching qualification ( venia Legendi ) - and represents the contradiction of skill and May.

Despite being close to capable remains the German word the connotation of Prozessuralen, doers, and also get perfected, state detainees ( to Latin perfectus ), while ability reproduces ( to Latin potentas ) the latent potential aspect, and therefore in close proximity to talent ( to gift, gift ') and latin talent is - the two terms capability / capacity and skill, reflecting the pair of terms act and potency resist.

Defined as the Handlexikon Sports Science

"Under skills are generally understood to a partialised, automated and stereotyped proportion of behavior. The concept of skill so that borders on the one hand the concept of capacity, which is considered as a prerequisite for the realization of a skill from. On the other hand, however, a conceptual distinction from the action takes place, where skills are regarded as relatively self-contained modules. ... "

Acquisition of skills

Acquiring a skill is not solely dependent abilities, but by

The acquisition of a new skill requires certain skills and / or skills.

Bring someone special or above-average ability to learn a skill with, then one speaks of talent or ability (eg, high motor skill learning of table tennis).

The use of skills on the other hand plays a central role in the socialization of the individual. Help skills to find a place in society and expand. The lack of certain skills can lead to huge problems in socialization. Skills for example, play in role assignments and the status of an individual plays a vital role.

Core

Basic skills are expected in a culture of all. These are generally speaking and understanding the native language, reading, writing, mastery of basic arithmetic, knowledge of the currency, the traffic rules and other. They are generally mediated through socialization in the family, in kindergarten and at school.

Mastered a person is not the basic skills, they will have significant difficulties to participate in usual life or to cope with everyday tasks. This may lead to social exclusion.

Language proficiency

The mastery of a language consists of different areas, such as reading, writing, listening and speaking. These areas are called skills. Grammar and vocabulary can be learned separately; they often counted as skills, even if they are included in the other skills already. Pronunciation and spelling can be viewed within the areas of speaking and writing as separate skills. Socio-cultural and functional skills refer to the ability to use the language in a socio - cultural framework correctly.