Η θεσμοθέτηση της κοινωνικής κατασκευής των δεξιοτήτων : Από τη θεωρία στην πολιτική

Abstract

This paper adopts the position that the concept of skill constitutes a social construction rather than merely a technical feature of work activities. It presents the main theoretical approaches (Positivist, Ethnomethodological, Weberian, and Marxist) and highlights the predominance of the positivist perspective in policy-making through the use of occupational profiles. Occupational profiles, as standardized representations of skills, aim to link education with the labor market; however, they have been criticized for underestimating the dynamic nature of learning, overlooking its social and cultural dimensions, and imposing a bureaucratic framework. The paper concludes by emphasizing the incompatibility between the use of occupational profiles and the development of Open and Distance Learning (ODL) in contemporary contexts, which require flexible, personalized educational practices, the integration of digital tools, and the cultivation of communication skills.