Multi competence and professional teaching

This article shows a brief theoretical description of current competency-based approaches and some definitions of the concept competency as it has been used in initial teacher training processes, and another aims at providing new highlights and a thorough reflection on this perspective, which will help to determine what teaching competencies should be identified by those who favour a competency based approach in initial teacher training programmes. Secondly, some illustrative international experiences based on a competency-based approach and the impact these experiences have had on initial training processes and curriculum designs in higher education will be discussed. The third part of this article will provide different examples of what have been considered teaching competencies in the educational arena.