Identify the components of teachers' competence and Provide a framework for evaluating them

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to identify the components of teachers' competence and provide a framework for their evaluation. This research was conducted in 2020 using qualitative content analysis method with inductive approach. The statistical population was experts in the field of educational sciences and written resources that 11 experts were selected using purposive methods and 20 sources after filtering. To analyze the data, after identifying the key sentences of the texts, labels or codes, sub-categories and categories were determined. Unit of analysis was thematic. To ensure validity, member checking was used and to determine the reliability, peer debriefing was applied. At the end of inductive content analysis, by continuous comparison of the obtained codes, Five competency components were extracted for teacher evaluation. These components were: educational skills, specialized knowledge competencies, moral competence, physical and mental health and students 'status, and these competencies can be assessed by class observation methods, performance appraisal form, teacher portfolio and students' standard grades. The results showed that in order to be aware of the quality of teachers activities, instead of focusing on one factor, an effective and specific evaluation system should be used to identify teachers' strengths and weaknesses and make reasonable plans to improve the situation.

Keywords

• evaluation
• teacher competence
• competence & educational skills