Abstract:

The main purpose of this Delphi study was to investigate required competencies and skills for Agricultural Vocational teachers. The population of this study was teachers in Mehregan, Qasre shirin, Bistun, Ravansar, Songhor and Eslam abad Agricultural Vocational teachers in Kermanshah Province. 22 expert members were selected as samples by using purposeful sampling method. Three rounds were employed for conducting Delphi Technique. Data were collected through questionnaire and then analyzed by using mean and descriptive statistics. Findings indicate that the group of experts identified 40 required competencies and skills for Agricultural Vocational teachers, such as: Having an agriculture experiences and skills, having knowledge of agriculture, using a variety of teaching techniques and has an entrepreneurial intention. Then, competencies and skills categorized into three main and six sub ordinary categories: professional competencies (instruction, management and planning competencies), personal competencies (individual and social competencies) and professional skills (Agricultural scientific and practical skills). Finally, we introduced a model with identified competencies and skills for Agriculture Vocational Education teachers, and presented some suggestions according to the findings of this study.