Towards Enhancing the Quality of Professional Competencies, Curriculum Development, and Modern Teaching; and Methods in Higher Education: Between Reality and Challenges

Abstract

This study addresses the topic of higher education quality, professional competencies,
and modern teaching methods as integrated elements that contribute to the development
of the university educational process. The study begins by defining the concept of
professional competencies, which include the knowledge, skills, and abilities that a
university instructor possesses and that enable them to perform his teaching duties
efficiently and effectively. These competencies include lecture planning, selecting
appropriate instructional strategies, interacting with students, and assessing their
performance.
The study also highlights the importance of these competencies in improving the quality
of university education, enhancing interaction between instructors and students,
keeping pace with technological and social developments, and enabling students to
acquire critical thinking and problem-solving skills required in the labor market.
Furthermore, the study examines modern teaching methods, defining them as a set of
instructional strategies and educational techniques aimed at improving the learning
experience and meeting diverse student needs. These methods are based on recognized
educational and theoretical foundations such as constructive learning and sociocultural
theory. The study also emphasizes the importance of curricula as a framework for
organizing the educational process, ensuring alignment between objectives, content,
teaching methods, and assessment strategies, and supporting the continuity and
integration of learning across different educational levels, while integrating modern
technology to meet the needs of society and the labor market.