TEACHER COMPETENCE AND ITS IMPACT ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Keywords:
Teacher competence, Academic achievement, Pedagogical skills, Methodological–innovative competence, Communication competence, Digital literacy, Student performance, Educational effectiveness, Professional development, Quantitative research.Abstract
This study examines the impact of teacher competence on students’ academic achievement within contemporary educational environments characterized by digitalization and competency-based instruction. Although student performance is influenced by multiple contextual and individual factors, international assessments such as PISA and TALIS consistently highlight teacher competence as a critical determinant of academic success. Using a quantitative correlation-based research design, data were collected from secondary school teachers and students to evaluate the effects of pedagogical, methodological-innovative, communication, and digital competencies. The study underscores the importance of targeted professional development and highlights implications for policymakers, school leaders, and teachers.
