Date of Publication :20th December 2023

Abstract: This study delves into the intricate relationship between pedagogical, personal, social, and professional competencies and their collective impact on student academic achievement. A robust research model was designed and empirically tested using a sample of 460 students from various educational backgrounds. Advanced statistical techniques, including Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and Structural Equation Modelling (SEM), were employed to analyze the data, scrutinize the measurement models, and identify the potential relationships among the constructs. Our findings unveiled significant insights into the dynamics of student academic achievement. Personal and professional competences emerged as crucial factors, presenting a strong positive relationship with student academic achievement. Notably, a one standard deviation increases in personal competence and professional competence corresponded to an increase of 0.406 and 0.354 standard deviations in student academic achievement, respectively. On the other hand, pedagogical competence exhibited a complex interaction with academic achievement. A one standard deviation increase in pedagogical competence was associated with a slight decrease of 0.018 standard deviations in student academic achievement. This unexpected result indicates the intricate nature of pedagogical competence's influence on academic achievement and calls for further investigation. Based on these results, the study recommends a comprehensive educational strategy that nurtures not only academic skills but also personal, social, and professional competencies. By doing so, educational institutions can effectively enhance student academic achievement and prepare learners for the real-world challenges. This study thus significantly contributes to the ongoing discourse on the multi-dimensional aspects of education and student success and sets the stage for further research on the topic. Additionally, the study presents key recommendations for educators and policy makers, and outline potential future research directions.

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