Measuring the Impact of Professional Competence on Teaching Effectiveness of Special Educators of Kashmir

Dr. Tasleema Jan, Tahseena Bashir

Abstract: The term professional competence can be conceptualized as the process of acquiring those abilities, attitudes, skills and knowledge that enable teachers to discharge their professional duties and responsibilities effectively and efficiently. An effective teacher is responsible to create a warm classroom climate, to promote enthusiasm, motivation and an interactive teacher-student relationship. Also, it implies to be caring and understandable, and above all, to enhance learning. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the impact of various professional competence variables on teaching effectiveness of special educators of Kashmir division. A total number of 60 respondents teaching at various special schools of Kashmir division were selected for the study. The result of the study reflected that teaching effectiveness is highly affected by professional competence.

Keywords: Teaching, Competence, Professional, Special educators