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Welcome to the 21st century European Teacher MOOC!
We are pleased to introduce Competencies of a Modern Teacher, the final course in the 21st Century European Teacher series. This MOOC focuses on understanding and strengthening the professional competencies that guide teaching practice and long-term development.
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* In order to enrol after clicking the link participants need to either create a new account or enrol via their Google account. The language of the landing page can be changed to English by the participant.
Overview
This MOOC, part of the 21st Century European Teacher project, invites teachers and education professionals to explore the competencies that shape modern teaching and support professional growth.
It is a fully online, self-paced course designed to help you understand how key competency dimensions connect to daily classroom practice and long-term development.
Starting Date: 31st March 2026
Estimated Effort: 1 ECTS = 27 hours of studying (pass/fail grading, certificate available upon completion)
Explore how professional competencies shape classroom practice and support sustained development. Drawing on the OECD Teaching Compass, this MOOC examines how modern teacher competencies guide everyday decision-making and strengthen professional identity.
Sections Include:
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How to get started
WHAT? Introduction to the competencies of a modern teacher
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WHY? Developing teacher competencies in a changing educational landscape
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HOW? Practical approaches to strengthening competencies in daily practice
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Conclusion: MOOC completion and application for a certificate
Learning objectives:
- Identify the core dimensions of teacher competencies as outlined in the OECD Teaching Compass
Explain what modern teacher competencies mean in practical classroom contexts
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Recognise how professional competencies contribute to long-term development
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Describe how these competencies connect to everyday teaching practice
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Explore ways to strengthen and enact competencies within your own professional context
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