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Teacher Competency Framework


Teacher evaluation requires the establishment of reference standards and evaluation criteria to allow proper assessments of performance to be made.

The competency model specifies key performance domains, and within each domain are the specific behaviour indicators. Research shows that there is a substantial amount of common content across the different approaches.

The Teacher Competency Model is a framework intended for use in a variety of ways by a wide audience of practitioners.

The Teacher Competency Assessment (TCA) is designed to give teachers an assessment of where they stand in all performance areas and detailed guidance on how to improve. The TCA is organised around eight domains covering all aspects of a teacher's job performance:

  • Understanding the Curriculum
  • Planning and Assessment of Instruction
  • Management of Classroom
  • Instruction
  • Standards for Student Achievement
  • Appreciation of Diversity
  • Professional Responsibilities
  • Student Outcomes

Each of the above domain has a number of Indicators. Indicators are observable and measurable statements that provide evidence of the application of knowledge and skills in practice.


Uses of Teacher Competencies


These competencies are the basis for making actual assessments of teacher performance. The assessments will yield information of suggested areas for improvement.

The teacher competencies may be used in several ways.

  • Self-assessment: Teachers may assess their own knowledge and skills by using the self-assessment tool that has been developed for the teacher competencies.
  • Job descriptions: To assist with staff recruitment and hiring, administrators will find the competencies useful in developing job descriptions for a range of program positions.
  • Appraisals of performance: Administrators may use the competencies as a tool in conducting performance appraisals. An administrator and an instructor can view the competencies as a tool for identifying instructor strengths as well as areas for improvement, and then design a professional development plan appropriate for the individual.
  • Peer supervisors and mentors: The competencies can guide supervisors and mentors as they employ these emerging and increasingly popular forms of professional development.
  • Professional development plans: Administrators and instructors can collaboratively identify elements of the competencies relevant to their program to design both a program-wide professional development plan as well as individual professional development plans.

Behaviour Indicators


The Behaviour Indicators are:

  • Curriculum Content
  • Plans Instruction
  • Plans Assessment
  • Monitors and Adjusts Instruction
  • Positive Environment
  • Standards of Behaviour
  • Learning Goals
  • Instructional Techniques
  • Questioning Techniques
  • Refines Instructional Strategies
  • Learning Goals
  • Promotes Confidence
  • Ensures Equity
  • Sensitivity to Diversity
  • Interactions with Parents
  • Professional Responsibility
  • Reflection and Continuous Learning
  • Student Learning and Growth
  • Students Achievements