Teacher competencies can be classified to interpersonal, pedagogical, expert in subject matter and teaching methods and organizational, Competency to cooperate with the school’s working environment and competency for reflection and development. (Association for the Professional Quality of Teachers, SBL)
Interpersonal Competence:
An interpersonally competent teacher displays good leadership. He creates a friendly and cooperative atmosphere and stimulates and achieves open communication. He encourages the students’ autonomy, and in his interaction seeks the right balance between
Pedagogical Competence:
A pedagogically competent teacher offers the students a safe learning and working environment, where they find their hold and a structure for social, emotional and moral development. He makes sure that the students
Knowledge of Subject Matter & Methodological Competence:
A methodologically competent teacher with a thorough knowledge of subject matter helps his students to acquire the necessary cultural baggage knowledge every citizen needs, to function as a full member in our society. He
Organizational Competence:
An organizationally competent teacher makes sure that his students can work in an orderly and task oriented environment. He sees to it that they
Competence to cooperate with the School’s Working Environment:
A teacher who is competent in cooperating with people in his working environment realizes a good communication, involving the students’ parents or guardians, as well as the companies or institutions the students have dealings with as part of their education or training. He makes effective use of the school’s professional network where the student’s education, training or other concerns are at issue. He handles the contacts they keep on behalf of the school with responsibility and care.
Competence for Reflection and Development:
A teacher who is competent in terms of reflection and development gives regular thought to his professional views and competence. He keeps his professional practice up to date and improves it. He
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