EXPLORING THE COMPETENCIES OF ENGLISH TEACHERS IN RURAL BALOCHISTAN

Sanober Wahid; Amjad Reba; Khadija Jaffar

Sanober Wahid Department of Education, School Branch, Government of Balochistan, Pakistan
Amjad Reba Institute of Education and Research (IER), University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan
Khadija Jaffar Department of Education, Faculty of Social Science, BUITMS, Quetta., Pakistan

Keywords: Teachers Competencies, Lifelong Learning Competencies, Social-Emotional Competencies

Abstract

The concept of teacher competency is one of the most dynamic notions to transform fundamental education. The teaching English focuses on lifelong learning, social-cultural and emotional competencies, and fostering lifelong learning for students to effectively communicate and interact with their second language. The present study aims to explore the primary school English teacher competency. To explore teachers’ competencies Exploratory research design was used to conduct the study, to collect qualitative data interviews were conducted with 50 teachers. Collected data was analyzed qualitatively through thematic analysis. Study revealed that teachers lack ICT competencies, however, teachers possess lifelong learning and social- emotional competencies. The study aims to enhance instruction efficiency and capacity development. Thus, It provides insights into English teacher competencies and their impact on learning and teaching. In this regard, it is recommended that schools provide ICT equipment to enhance teaching and learning process and to develop teachers’ competencies. Further, the capacity development sessions were also recommended for teachers to develop other competencies.