SELFIE for TEACHERS: a self-assessment tool for the professional development of teachers


Abstract:

The advent of digital technologies in education has made the development of digital competencies among teachers essential, supported by the guidelines of international educational policies. This contribution aims to examine the results of a survey conducted as part of teacher training programs using the Selfie for Teachers tool, an online questionnaire developed under the European DigCompEdu initiative (European Commission, 2017). The questionnaire, consisting of 32 items reflecting the 22 competencies of the European framework for digital competencies in education, was administered to a sample of 63 teachers enrolled in teacher training programs for lower and upper secondary schools at the University of Palermo during the 2023/2024 academic year. The article critically analyzes the results, exploring areas of strength and weakness and offering reflections on the personalization of professional development pathways and the use of technologies to improve inclusive and accessible teaching.