TEACHER SKILLS AND THEIR EFFECTS ON STUDENTS’ 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 investigates the role of teacher competence in shaping students’ academic achievement within contemporary educational contexts characterized by digitalization and competency-based instruction. Although student performance is influenced by a myriad of individual and contextual factors, evidence from international assessments, including PISA and TALIS, consistently underscores teacher competence as a pivotal determinant of academic success. Utilizing a quantitative, correlational research design, data were collected from secondary school teachers and students to assess the impact of pedagogical, methodological-innovative, communicative, and digital competencies. The findings highlight the critical importance of targeted professional development and provide significant implications for policymakers, school administrators, and teaching professionals.
