Hands-on practice
A multi-study validation of a self-assessment tool for teacher competences
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21561404 |
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| Authors | Franziska Helena Ohl (0009-0008-8785-6210), Nina Kollmann, Ann M Steffen (0000-0003-4530-8204), Annalena Steffen |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 180 |
| Pages | 105642 |
| Publication date | 2026-10-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Teaching and Teacher Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0742-051X • E-ISSN: 1879-2480 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.tate.2026.105642 |
| OpenAlex | W4414121033 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 17 |
Self-reflection on educational skills is crucial for student teachers’ professional development. This research series validated the Teacher Training Competence (TeTraCom+) self-assessment tool, based on established teacher competence standards (e.g., Baumert & Kunter, 2011; KMK, 2022). Across three studies (total N = 1042), we explored whether student teachers can recognize and assess various teaching competences. An initial exploratory factor analysis (n = 508) revealed four competence factors, which were replicated and expanded to include three digital competence factors in a second study (n = 302). A third study (n = 232) used confirmatory factor analysis to confirm the seven-factor structure: educational competence, research skills, self-regulation, communication, general digital competence, learning and teaching-related digital competence, and precautions regarding digital technology. TeTraCom+ thus offers a reliable, evidence-based tool for systematic self-reflection, supporting targeted professional growth in teacher education and providing a valuable resource for educators
Confirmatory factor analysis · Exploratory factor analysis · Exploratory research · Professional development · Digital literacy in education · Education and Communication Studies · Technology-Enhanced Education Studies
| Highly cited | No |
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