Teaching Competencies


As we all know, teachers play the most crucial role in student learning and achievement as they are the ones who make students learn effectively and efficiently. A teacher can perform various activities inside and outside the classroom, like planning properly, providing instructions, and evaluating the learning using appropriate teaching competencies and techniques. The effectiveness and ineffectiveness of a teacher closely depend on the teaching competencies of the teacher. Indeed, we all have experienced the transformational power of teachers in our lives.

In this article, we will cover the teaching competencies which serve as the base for evaluation, growth, and hiring of teachers.

What are Teaching Competencies?

Competencies are the knowledge and skills that enable a teacher to be successful. To make student learning more efficient, teachers need to have expertise in wide-ranging fields to allow students to make critical decisions required each day.

Types of Teaching Competencies

Let us now discuss the teaching competencies they must possess to have a powerful influence on students' success.

  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Coaching and Assessment
  • Facilitate Teamwork
  • Instructional Delivery
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Engagement and Facilitation
  • Inclusiveness and Caring

Classroom Management

It is one of the most persistent areas of concern voiced by school administrators and teachers. John Hattie's theory states that a 20% increase in student achievement can occur when classroom rules and procedures are applied systematically.

  • Treat mistakes as a part of learning.
  • Along with clear routines, behaviour, and expectations, ensure a supportive and safe place to learn.
  • Redirect the student’s behaviour with empathy, warmth, and sensitivity to the student's status as a learner.
  • Assist problem-solving issues between the students.
  • Frame effective rules and procedures along with identifying appropriate behaviour.
  • Observe and interact with students regularly.
  • Make sure students display empathy and support for others.
  • Minimise reinforcement of a student’s unacceptable behaviour.
  • Encourage a love for learning.