Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice ›› 2025, Vol. 31 ›› Issue (6): 621-627.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2025.06.001

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Construction of competency evaluation indicator system for special education teachers based on World Health Organization rehabilitation competency framework

CAO Jing1,2, LIU Jing3, ZHANG Xiaoyan4,5, GAO Shaoyu6()   

  1. 1. School of Education, Handan University, Handan, Hebei 056005, China
    2. Hebei Provincial Center for Special Education Quality Assessment and Teacher Development, Handan, Hebei 056005, China
    3. Handan Preschool Teachers College, Wuan, Hebei 056300, China
    4. School of Special Education, Handan University, Handan, Hebei 056005, China
    5. Hebei Special Education Collaborative Innovation Center, Handan, Hebei 056005, China
    6. Development Planning Department, Handan University, Handan, Hebei 056005, China
  • Received:2025-04-30 Revised:2025-05-12 Published:2025-06-25 Online:2025-06-16
  • Contact: E-mail: hdcgaosy@163.com E-mail:hdcgaosy@163.com
  • Supported by:
    Research and Practice Project on Higher Education Teaching Reform in Hebei Province(2023GJJG524)

Abstract:

Objective To develop a scientific, systematic and operational competency evaluation index system for primary and secondary school special education teachers based on World Health Organization rehabilitation competency framework (RCF), integrating the inclusive teacher frameworks of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and European Union (EU) as well as China's Professional Standards for Special Education Teachers (Trial).

Methods A core competency framework and content for special education teachers in primary and secondary schools was constructed based on RCF, using a systematic analysis of UNESCO and EU policy documents and the Ministry of Education's Professional Standards for Special Education Teachers (Trial). On this foundation, a corresponding competency evaluation index system was developed.

Results The competency framework for primary and secondary school special education teachers comprised five competency domains and two supporting dimensions, including 25 core competency modules and 59 evaluation points. The five competency domains were educational and teaching practice, professional ethics and values, professional learning and development, management and collaborative leadership, and educational research and innovation. The two supporting dimensions were professional beliefs and core values.

Conclusion The competency evaluation index system for primary and secondary school special education teachers emphasizes educational equity, inclusive principles, and values of care and justice. It can be used for competency diagnosis and assessment of teachers at different developmental stages, as well as for designing continuing education courses and professional development plans.

Key words: special education, teacher, competency, rehabilitation competency framework, evaluation index

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