교사 역량에 대한 중·고등학교 영어교사 내러티브 = Exploring narratives of secondary school English teachers’ competencies

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

Teacher competency has received increased emphasis in recent teacher education discourse, necessitating a clear understanding of its definition from the perspective of educators and the contexts in which it is essential. This study endeavors to delineate the competencies of secondary school English teachers, drawing insights from their narratives regarding teaching experiences and their envisioned teacher image. Through interviews with twenty secondary school English teachers, their narratives were analyzed to identify the teacher competencies they perceive. The findings indicate that teachers prioritize competencies centered on fostering a motivating classroom atmosphere, demonstrating empathy towards students, and persistently adapting to evolving challenges. The ideal English teacher is perceived as one who maintains a youthful vigor despite aging, with the ability to sustain this image hinging on their competence in exerting continuous effort. The findings imply that that teachers’ involvement in teacher-initiated development programs should be encouraged to sustain their effort to enhance teacher competencies.