2 IT competency framework for teachers - Kennisnet

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2 IT competency framework
for teachers
Good education requires good teachers. Research
shows that the IT competence of teachers is essential
to improve the learning outcome of students (OECD,
2010; UNESCO, 2011; Kennisnet, 2011). Teachers can use
IT as an aid to enable students to develop themselves
into citizens who can co-operate, solve problems,
and effectively function in society. IT can support in
various facets of the teacher’s profession. Kennisnet
distinguishes three key tasks, which are in line with
the 3 professional contexts as stated by the Education
Cooperative (Onderwijscoöperatie 2012):
A. Pedagogical approach
B. Working in the school context
C. Professional development
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development
pedagogical
approach
ictcompetency
working in
the school
context
For every key task, we describe how IT can support
teachers.
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development
pedagogical
approach
ictcompetency
working in
the school
context
A. Pedagogical approach
Teachers support their education with IT tools. They
are able to assess where IT has added value and
combine their knowledge and skills in the fields of
educational content, pedagogy and technology.
They are able to:
• take into account the impact the digital world has
on a developing child.
• make the connection between learning goals,
teaching method, and the use of IT tools (TPACK,
model integration of IT in education).
• explain the added value that IT offers to their
education.
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pedagogical
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ictcompetency
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the school
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B. Working in the school context
Teachers organise and publicly substantiate their
work using IT tools. They make use of the IT systems
their school has chosen to organise their own work,
to communicate with students, colleagues as well as
parents and to justify their own actions.
They are able to:
• digitally capture, manage, and share
administrative items.
• capture, monitor and digitally visualize the
progress of students and follow it.
• communicate digitally.
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C. Professional Development
Teachers maintain and develop their own skills using
IT tools. They can find the latest information online
and know how they can use IT to remain competent
professionals.
They are able to:
• find and access the relevant digital resources in
their field of profession.
• follow the latest developments in their field
of profession and exchange knowledge and
experiences through digital platforms.
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