Developing teaching competencies for university lecturers to meet educational innovation and sustainable development demands
https://doi.org/10.53730/tcsie.v2n1.11
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Teaching Competencies, Educational Innovation, Sustainable Development, Professional Development, Digital LiteracyAbstract
This study explores the development of teaching competencies for university lecturers to effectively meet the demands of educational innovation and sustainable development. Employing a mixed-methods approach, data were collected from 150 lecturers across two Vietnamese institutions via surveys and interviews. Findings reveal that lecturers possess moderate to high competencies in pedagogical skills, digital literacy, and sustainable education knowledge, with significant differences in pedagogical skills between institutions. However, challenges such as limited training opportunities, time constraints, and insufficient institutional support hinder competency enhancement. The study underscores the necessity for comprehensive professional development programs integrating pedagogical innovation, digital skills, and sustainability principles. These efforts are crucial to empower lecturers as change agents, aligning higher education practices with the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
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