Teachers´competences: „an integrated set of personal characteristics, knowledge, skills and
attitudes that are needed for effective performance in various teaching contexts“





·         Knowledge and instructional expertise (teaching and learning) which include for example
„knowledge of curriculum and subject matter“ and „instructional planning and strategies“ etc.

·         Organisation/management – pedagogical expertise which include managing students and
learning environment etc.

·         Diversity knowledge of diverse students, including special needs, and how they learn

·         Partnering of parents, colleagues and community

·         Professional development attitude – including professional growth, resilience and
adaptability, sense of self-efficacy or willingnes to try new ideas and strategies etc.

·         Development of ethical stand – exercising personal integrity and legal responsibilities




(Mohamed, Z., Valcke, M., & De Wever, B. (2017). Are they ready to teach? Student teachers’
readiness for the job with reference to teacher competence frameworks. Journal of Education for
Teaching, 43(2), 151-170., s. 155-157).