THE HISTORY OF DEVELOPMENT OF COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION

Abstract

This article provides a historical review, which describes the implementation of the competence-oriented education. The author traces the several stages of its formation and describes the characteristic features. Starting with the very first application of the competency-based approaches within the linguistic education, proceeding to the next stages of acknowledgment and integration in other fields. Finally, after discussing the purpose, goals and influences of the competency-based education approach, the author makes an attempt to uncover the need of introducing the competency-based approach in all fields of education.