Abstract
The aim of this study was to assess the professional competence of the prospective teachers
being trained at teacher education programmes at distance education in Pakistan. The data was
collected from the B.Ed. graduates of Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad. A sample of
50 B.Ed. graduates was taken using convenient sampling techniques. Furthermore the students
of these B.Ed. graduates were included in the study during the teaching practice session of the
B.Ed. graduates. The professional competencies of the teachers were evaluated through
administration of self-developed questionnaire. The questionnaires were comprised of the
statements regarding teachers professional competencies required for effective teaching. i.e.
subject matter knowledge, instructional planning and strategies, Assessment, Learning
environment, Effective communication & proficient use of information technology. Further
the gender differences in teachers’ professional competencies were also investigated. The
collected data was analyzed by using simple descriptive and inferential statistical techniques
such as means and t-test. The findings of the study showed that the professional competencies
of prospective teachers at teacher education programmes in Pakistan do not meet the set
standards of quality. The findings indicated that these competencies address the gaps in
teacher training programs. The teacher education programmes should be more targeted at the
development of teachers’ professional competencies. Useful suggestions and
recommendations were presented in the study.
Muhammad Iqbal, Muhammad Ibraheem Khalid, Muhammad Hussain. (2015) Professional Competencies of Prospective Teachers: Investigation of Teacher Education Programs of Distance Education in Pakistan, Journal of Elementary Education, Volume-25, Issue-2.
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