Development of basic competences in initial training of preschool education teachers
María C. Domínguez Garrido, Raúl González Fernández, María Medina Domínguez, Antonio Medina Rivilla
The development of teaching competences is an essential aspect in the duty of the educational task. Given the specific characteristics of preschool education, the teacher of this educational stage, in addition to having excellent command of the competences that are common to all teachers, must possess some specific skills in accordance with the educational process of early childhood. This research, conducted in Spain, project aims to determine the competences an active preschool teacher deems necessary for the improvement of teaching activity at this stage, for the purpose of contributing to the design of the different study plans for the Degree in Early Childhood Education so that they are better adapted to the current educational reality. Therefore, using mixed methodology that combines quantitative and qualitative methods, it has been proven that the competences considered the most relevant for preschool teachers are communication and emotional skills, therefore confirming those that were estimated in previous studies, along with empathy and a fun outlook. The vital role of all individuals involved in the daily teaching task is also highlighted, meaning these people must be considered by the different university institutions when defining study plans that are aimed at the initial training of future preschool teachers.
Keywords
Competences, teachers, preschool education, initial training, study plans.
