University of Johannesburg

TEACH Academic Compass

Navigate your teaching growth with a living competency map.

Designed for reflective academics, this model surfaces what to strengthen next across teaching practice, assessment, expertise, care, and higher education context.

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domains

5

sub-areas

25+

pathways

adaptive

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Competency navigation wheelT.E.A.C.HAcademicCompetenciesModelTeachingTeachingPhilosophyPostgradSupervisionLearningProgrammesWork IntegratedLearningContact andOnline-basedTeachingWork & PersonalManagementTutorsExpertiseSubject MatterExpertiseWork RelatedExperience &PartnershipsResearchKnowledge &SkillsAssessmentsDesigning &DevelopingAssessmentsAssessmentMethods &ActivitiesPlan Conduct &Manage TheAssessmentProcessModerationCommitmentPersonal GrowthStudent supportColleaguesProfessionalBodiesOrganisation /IndustryHigher EducationDepartmentalCollege FacultyUniversity ofJohannesburgSouth AfricanUniversitiesCouncil onHigher Education& SAQAAfrica andInternationalContext
How Does It Work?
The model offers a comprehensive evaluation of essential competencies for academics at all career stages (Lecturer to Professor), complemented by a self-checklist for assessing skills, knowledge, and personal attributes. It provides resources like links, contact information, literature, UJ policies, and videos to address competency gaps, support professional development, performance management, and promotion applications.
Learning Resources

Access references, useful links, and supporting material to close competency gaps.

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Self Assessment

Use competency themes to review your skills, knowledge, and personal attributes.

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Discussion Forum

Engage peers on teaching practice, professional development, and implementation ideas.

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Track Progress

Monitor how your competency development evolves across the T-E-A-C-H model areas.

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