PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Flekač, Pavel
TI  - From Basic Skills to Pedagogical Competence: Is the Terminology of Competence Clearly Defined?
DP  - 2025 Feb 22
TA  - Civilia
PG  - 4--15
VI  - 15
IP  - 1
AID - 10.5507/civ.2025.002
IS  - 18053963
AB  - This paper investigates the evolution and development of the concept of pedagogical competence, with a specific focus on its role within the educational system. Through an extensive literature review, spanning works from 1945 to 2024, we analyze the origins of the term competence, tracing it back to ancient Greece and its subsequent transformation into a key concept in modern educational theory. Emphasis is placed on the development and classification of pedagogical competence, its relationship to various pedagogical skills, and the importance of teachers' roles in educational processes. The study highlights the necessity for a clear, unified definition of pedagogical competence and presents a proposed definition that encapsulates its multidimensional nature, grounded in both national and international perspectives. Through a comparative analysis of existing research, this study aims to refine the understanding of pedagogical competence and provide a solid foundation for further research and development.