Cluster Analysis of Teacher Competence in Vocational Colleges

This study surveyed 631 vocational college teachers through questionnaires to establish a competency scale. An improved FCM clustering algorithm was applied to analyze the samples. The results showed that vocational college teachers can be divided into three major types: “Positive”, “Balanced” and “Passive”. The results showed that vocational college teachers can be divided into three major types: “Positive”, “Balanced” and “Passive”. Significant differences were found among the three types of teachers in attributes, competence dimensions, and perception of influencing factors. Significant differences were found among the three types of teachers in attributes, competency dimensions, and perception of influencing factors. This study proposes customized cultivation strategies for different types of teachers in an attempt to stimulate their potential. This study proposes customized cultivation strategies for different types of teachers in an attempt to stimulate their potential. A theoretical framework of factors influencing competence was constructed, which provides quantitative basis for optimizing the cultivation and management of vocational college teachers with great reference value.