Research Article

Foreign Language Teacher Competences: A Systematic Review of Competency Frameworks

Volume: 55 Number: 1 March 31, 2022
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Foreign Language Teacher Competences: A Systematic Review of Competency Frameworks

Abstract

The aim of this study is to determine competences needed in the language teaching profession. For this aim, six frameworks for language teacher competency are examined. Data is analysed by using content analysis method. The required skills and knowledge are categorized under the aspects learning, learner, teaching, assessment and evaluation, linguistic competences, language awareness, professional development, leadership, culture, school and environment, teaching experience and technology. The results revealed that linguistic and language teaching core competences are crucial competences for language teachers. Yet, the frameworks lay diverse focus on knowledge and skills related to these competences. Out of the results, it is evident that a common framework for language teachers is needed, as all frameworks seem to be insufficient to give a full overview regarding the required competences.

Keywords

Supporting Institution

Yok

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Other Fields of Education

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

March 31, 2022

Submission Date

July 1, 2020

Acceptance Date

March 24, 2022

Published in Issue

Year 2022 Volume: 55 Number: 1

APA
Deregözü, A. (2022). Foreign Language Teacher Competences: A Systematic Review of Competency Frameworks. Ankara University Journal of Faculty of Educational Sciences (JFES), 55(1), 219-237. https://doi.org/10.30964/auebfd.762175
AMA
1.Deregözü A. Foreign Language Teacher Competences: A Systematic Review of Competency Frameworks. JFES. 2022;55(1):219-237. doi:10.30964/auebfd.762175
Chicago
Deregözü, Aysel. 2022. “Foreign Language Teacher Competences: A Systematic Review of Competency Frameworks”. Ankara University Journal of Faculty of Educational Sciences (JFES) 55 (1): 219-37. https://doi.org/10.30964/auebfd.762175.
EndNote
Deregözü A (March 1, 2022) Foreign Language Teacher Competences: A Systematic Review of Competency Frameworks. Ankara University Journal of Faculty of Educational Sciences (JFES) 55 1 219–237.
IEEE
[1]A. Deregözü, “Foreign Language Teacher Competences: A Systematic Review of Competency Frameworks”, JFES, vol. 55, no. 1, pp. 219–237, Mar. 2022, doi: 10.30964/auebfd.762175.
ISNAD
Deregözü, Aysel. “Foreign Language Teacher Competences: A Systematic Review of Competency Frameworks”. Ankara University Journal of Faculty of Educational Sciences (JFES) 55/1 (March 1, 2022): 219-237. https://doi.org/10.30964/auebfd.762175.
JAMA
1.Deregözü A. Foreign Language Teacher Competences: A Systematic Review of Competency Frameworks. JFES. 2022;55:219–237.
MLA
Deregözü, Aysel. “Foreign Language Teacher Competences: A Systematic Review of Competency Frameworks”. Ankara University Journal of Faculty of Educational Sciences (JFES), vol. 55, no. 1, Mar. 2022, pp. 219-37, doi:10.30964/auebfd.762175.
Vancouver
1.Aysel Deregözü. Foreign Language Teacher Competences: A Systematic Review of Competency Frameworks. JFES. 2022 Mar. 1;55(1):219-37. doi:10.30964/auebfd.762175

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