DIGITAL COMPETENCY OF THE MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHERS

As technology advances and becomes increasingly integrated into our lives, teachers must consistently improve their digital proficiency, highlighting the escalating significance of digital skills in contemporary education. Digital competence is not simply a skill set; it is an essential requirement for teachers in a digitally saturated environment. While digital competency is crucial for teachers at all levels, it is particularly vital for middle school teachers. This survey collects data from teachers instructing students in grades VI to VIII across all topics. The present study used a survey strategy. The random sampling approach is utilized for data collection. The study featured a total of 120 teachers, comprising 61 male teachers and 59 female teachers. This questionnaire was modified for the research context by Cabero-Almenara and Palacios-Rodríguez (2020). The Digital Competence for Teachers tool comprises six dimensions: professional dedication, digital resources, pedagogy, evaluation and feedback, empowering learners, and enabling students' digital competency. The primary purpose of the study is to determine the significant mean differences among gender, internet usage, qualifications, and experience of teachers. The results indicated a significant mean across all analysed demographic variables. The digital competency of middle school teachers is crucial for equipping students to meet the demands of the contemporary world.