AN ANALYSIS OF TEACHER EDUCATORS’ ATTITUDES AND OPINION TOWARD THEIR PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES IN MALAPPURAM DISTRICT, KERALA

Abstract

The present study explores the beliefs and perspective of teacher educator’s regarding their professional competencies. A random sampling method was used to choose 145 teacher educators from different teacher education institutions in Malappuram district of Kerala. Key aspects of professional competency are examined in the study, such as pedagogical proficiency, curriculum planning ability, class room management skills, technology use in the classroom, and professional commitment. Data collection was done using a structured questionnaire, and percentage analysis, mean score, graphs and diagrams are used for data analysis. The result shows that most of the teacher educators have favourable attitude toward their professional competencies. The study emphasizes that to improve educator’s competencies’, ongoing professional development programs, workshops and technology integrated training are necessary.